Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Redmi A2+

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi A2+ (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36; estimated prices are $500 and $85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 22/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 195,539); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A2+ doesn't; the Redmi A2+ is noticeably lighter (192g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A2+ by 50 points (72/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money
Redmi A2+
Performance 11
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 195539
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 781
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi A2+ better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 221g
  • Cheaper: $85 vs $500

  • Better portability (52/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Redmi A2+, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 50 points higher (72/100 vs 22/100). 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 (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A2+ (91/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A2+ (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A2+ (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A2+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Redmi A2+: The Redmi A2+ is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Redmi A2+
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 MediaTek Helio G36
AnTuTu 3068952 195539
Geekbench Single 2903 189
Geekbench Multi 9602 781
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168
Refresh rate 144 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 256GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits 400 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm
Weight 221 g 192 g
Price $500 $85
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Redmi A2+
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Redmi A2+
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Redmi A2+
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Redmi A2+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Redmi A2+ MediaTek Helio G36
22/100 -1469.5%
195539 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Redmi A2+ by 1469.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Redmi A2+
$85

Price difference: $415. Redmi A2+ is cheaper by $415.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A2+ (91/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A2+ (99/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A2+ (40/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi A2+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi A2+?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A2+ by 50 points (72/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Redmi A2+?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Redmi A2+ — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi A2+?

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 A2+?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Redmi A2+?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi A2+ is a better fit for everyday use.