Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Redmi A3

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi A3 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 21/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 195,539); the Redmi A3 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 by 51 points (72/100 vs 21/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
Redmi A3
Performance 11
Display 44
Camera 0
Battery 43
Portability 60
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
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Redmi A3 better?
  • Lighter: 193g vs 221g

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Redmi A3, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 51 points higher (72/100 vs 21/100). 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 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (91/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Redmi A3 (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A3 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (60/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Redmi A3: The Redmi A3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Redmi A3
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 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 720x1650
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W 10W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 45
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 2GB / 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, MIUI
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits 500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 168.3×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 221 g 193 g
Launch price $500
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Redmi A3
  • Main: —
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Redmi A3
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Redmi A3
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Redmi A3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Redmi A3 MediaTek Helio G36
21/100 -1469.5%
195539 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Redmi A3 by 1469.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Redmi A3
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (91/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (99/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (40/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Redmi A3 (66/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi A3 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (60/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi A3?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 by 51 points (72/100 vs 21/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Redmi A3?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Redmi A3 — 21/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi A3?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi A3?

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

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Redmi A3?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi A3 is a better fit for everyday use.