Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Redmi 7A

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi 7A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439; launch prices were $500 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 19/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 193,115); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 7A doesn't; the Redmi 7A is noticeably lighter (165g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A by 53 points (72/100 vs 19/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
Redmi 7A
Performance 12
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 25
Portability 64
Value for money 22
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 193115
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 199
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 795
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 7A better?
  • Lighter: 165g vs 221g
  • Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $500

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Redmi 7A, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 53 points higher (72/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 12/100). 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 25/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100, Redmi 7A — 22/100; 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 7A (91/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (66/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 7A notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (64/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Redmi 7A: The Redmi 7A is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Redmi 7A
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
AnTuTu 3068952 193115
Geekbench Single 2903 199
Geekbench Multi 9602 795
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 5.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168
Refresh rate 144 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 25W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
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 146.3×70.4×9.6 mm
Weight 221 g 165 g
Launch price $500 $90
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Redmi 7A
  • 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 7A
  • 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 7A
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Redmi 7A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Redmi 7A Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
19/100 -1489.2%
193115 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Redmi 7A by 1489.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Redmi 7A
$90

Launch price difference: $410. Redmi 7A was $410 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (91/100 vs 12/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (99/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (40/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (66/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 7A notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (64/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi 7A?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A by 53 points (72/100 vs 19/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Redmi 7A?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Redmi 7A — 19/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi 7A?

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 7A?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 12/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Redmi 7A?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi 7A is a better fit for everyday use.