Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Redmi 3S
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi 3S (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430; launch prices were $500 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 21/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 180,440); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 3S doesn't; the Redmi 3S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Redmi 3S
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 3S better?
- Lighter: 144g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $500
- Better portability (78/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Redmi 3S, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 54 points higher (75/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Redmi 3S — 24/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (91/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (80/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (78/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Redmi 3S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 180440 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 827 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4100 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 139.3×69.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 144 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 3S
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 3S
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Redmi 3S
- 4100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Redmi 3S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Redmi 3S by 1603.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $380. Redmi 3S was $380 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (91/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (80/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (78/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi 3S?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S by 54 points (75/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Redmi 3S?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi 3S — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi 3S?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi 3S?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Redmi 3S?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.