Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Redmi K40
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi K40 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870; launch prices were $500 and $309. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 54/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 1,010,069); the Redmi K40 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Redmi K40
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4520 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi K40 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $309 vs $500
- Better portability (64/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Redmi K40, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 21 points higher (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Redmi K40 — 46/100; 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 K40 (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Redmi K40 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Redmi K40 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (64/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Redmi K40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4520 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $309 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K40
- Main: 48MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K40
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Redmi K40
- 4520 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Redmi K40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Redmi K40 by 204.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $191. Redmi K40 was $191 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (91/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Redmi K40 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Redmi K40 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (80/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (64/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi K40?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 by 21 points (75/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Redmi K40?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi K40 — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi K40?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Redmi K40?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K40 is a better fit for active users.