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; estimated prices are $500 and $309. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 54/100 (a 18-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 (3,068,952 vs 1,010,069); the Redmi K40 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Redmi K40 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money
Redmi K40
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 36
Battery 42
Portability 64
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4520 mAh
  • 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 (66/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi K40 better?
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 196g vs 221g
  • Cheaper: $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 18 points higher (72/100 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 (66/100 vs 42/100). 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 notably outperforms the Redmi K40 (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (64/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Redmi K40: The Redmi K40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Redmi K40
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 3068952 1010069
Geekbench Single 2903 1298
Geekbench Multi 9602 3520
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 2400x1080
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 4520 mAh
Charging 25W 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
NFC yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm
Weight 221 g 196 g
Price $500 $309
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Redmi K40
  • Main: 48MP f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
36
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Redmi K40
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Redmi K40
  • 4520 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless charging: no data
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Redmi K40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Redmi K40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
54/100 -203.8%
1010069 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Redmi K40 by 203.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Redmi K40
$309

Price difference: $191. Redmi K40 is cheaper by $191.

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 notably outperforms the Redmi K40 (66/100 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 is noticeably better than the Redmi K40 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Redmi K40?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, 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. The Redmi K40 is a better fit for active users.