Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Redmi 4X

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi 4X (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 435; estimated prices are $500 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 20/100 (a 55-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 (3,068,952 vs 150,628); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 4X doesn't; the Redmi 4X is noticeably lighter (150g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 4X by 55 points (75/100 vs 20/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 80
Portability 43
Value for money 76
Redmi 4X
Performance 8
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 35
Portability 76
Value for money 22
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 150628
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 141
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 618
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 8/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 22/100)
What makes Redmi 4X better?
  • Lighter: 150g vs 221g
  • Cheaper: $120 vs $500

  • Better portability (76/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Redmi 4X, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 55 points higher (75/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 8/100). 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). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (76/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 4X (91/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 4X (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 4X (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 4X (80/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 4X significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (76/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 4X (76/100 vs 22/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi 4X: The Redmi 4X is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Redmi 4X
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
AnTuTu 3068952 150628
Geekbench Single 2903 141
Geekbench Multi 9602 618
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 139.2×70.0×8.7 mm
Weight 221 g 150 g
Price $500 $120
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Redmi 4X
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Redmi 4X
  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
80
battery
Redmi 4X
  • 4100 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Redmi 4X, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
75/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Redmi 4X Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
20/100 -1937.4%
150628 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Redmi 4X by 1937.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Redmi 4X
$120

Price difference: $380. Redmi 4X is cheaper by $380.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 4X (91/100 vs 8/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 4X (99/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 4X (40/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 4X (80/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 4X significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (76/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 4X (76/100 vs 22/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi 4X?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 4X by 55 points (75/100 vs 20/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Redmi 4X?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi 4X — 20/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi 4X?

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 4X?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 8/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Redmi 4X?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 4X is a better fit for everyday use.