Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Redmi 6A

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi 6A (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22; launch prices were $500 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 17/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 155,362); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 6A doesn't; the Redmi 6A is noticeably lighter (145g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A by 55 points (72/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
Redmi 6A
Performance 10
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 80
Value for money 18
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 155362
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 486
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 6A better?
  • Lighter: 145g vs 221g
  • Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $500

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Redmi 6A, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 55 points higher (72/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 10/100). 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 (66/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100, Redmi 6A — 18/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (66/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6A significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (80/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Redmi 6A: The Redmi 6A is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Redmi 6A
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 MediaTek Helio A22
AnTuTu 3068952 155362
Geekbench Single 2903 300
Geekbench Multi 9602 486
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 5.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168
Refresh rate 144 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 3000 mAh
Charging 25W
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 147.5×71.5×8.3 mm
Weight 221 g 145 g
Launch price $500 $90
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Redmi 6A
  • 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 6A
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Redmi 6A
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Redmi 6A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Redmi 6A MediaTek Helio A22
17/100 -1875.4%
155362 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Redmi 6A by 1875.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Redmi 6A
$90

Launch price difference: $410. Redmi 6A was $410 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (91/100 vs 10/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (99/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (40/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (66/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6A significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (80/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi 6A?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A by 55 points (72/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Redmi 6A?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Redmi 6A — 17/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi 6A?

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 6A?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Redmi 6A?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi 6A is a better fit for everyday use.