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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Redmi A3X
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).
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
Redmi A3X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi A3X
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Redmi A3X
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Redmi A3X, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Redmi A3X by 1485.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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.