Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Redmi A3X

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi A3X (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36; launch prices were $500 and $80. 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 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 193,858); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A3X doesn't; the Redmi A3X is noticeably lighter (192g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X by 54 points (75/100 vs 21/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Edge 70 Max

Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 80
Portability 43
Value for money 72

Redmi A3X

Performance 11
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 61
Value for money 38

What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 193858
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 781
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
  • 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 (80/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)

What makes Redmi A3X better?

  • Lighter: 192g vs 221g
  • Cheaper at launch: $80 vs $500

  • Better portability (61/100 vs 43/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Redmi A3X, 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 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 (80/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Redmi A3X — 38/100; 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 A3X (91/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A3X notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (61/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Redmi A3X
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 MediaTek Helio G36
AnTuTu 3073131 193858
Geekbench Single 2833 189
Geekbench Multi 9119 781
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 720x1650
Refresh rate 144 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 10W
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 Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, MIUI
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits 500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69 —
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 168.4×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 221 g 192 g
Launch price $500 $80

Camera comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

Redmi A3X

  • 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 A3X

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge 70 Max

  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
80
battery

Redmi A3X

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Redmi A3X, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
75/100
3073131 AnTuTu
Redmi A3X MediaTek Helio G36
21/100 -1485.2%
193858 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Redmi A3X by 1485.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Edge 70 Max

$500

Redmi A3X

$80

Launch price difference: $420. Redmi A3X was $420 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (91/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (99/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (40/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (80/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi A3X notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (61/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi A3X?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X by 54 points (75/100 vs 21/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Redmi A3X?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi A3X — 21/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi A3X?

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 A3X?

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

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Redmi A3X?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.