Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Redmi A5
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36; launch prices were $500 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 25/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 195,539); the Redmi A5 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 221g).
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Redmi A5
- 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 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 196g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $500
- Better portability (64/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Redmi A5, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 47 points higher (72/100 vs 25/100). 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). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100, Redmi A5 — 34/100; 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 A5 (91/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100. In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (64/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 221 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $90 |
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Redmi A5
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Redmi A5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Redmi A5 by 1469.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $410. Redmi A5 was $410 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (91/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (64/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi A5?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 47 points (72/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Redmi A5?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Redmi A5 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi A5?
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 A5?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Redmi A5?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi A5 is a better fit for everyday use.