Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Redmi 7
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi 7 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 632; launch prices were $500 and $130. 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 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 243,691); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 7 doesn't; the Redmi 7 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Redmi 7
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 7 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $500
- Better portability (66/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Redmi 7, 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 18/100). 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 25/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Redmi 7 — 22/100; 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 7 (91/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 7 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (66/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Redmi 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 243691 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 295 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 1037 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 16GB / 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 158.7×75.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $130 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 7
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 7
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Redmi 7
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Redmi 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Redmi 7 by 1161.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $370. Redmi 7 was $370 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (91/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (80/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 7 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (66/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi 7?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 by 54 points (75/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Redmi 7?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi 7 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi 7?
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 7?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Redmi 7?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.