Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Redmi K80
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi K80 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $500 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 67/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6550); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 2,277,927).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Redmi K80
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 2277927
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6550 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Redmi K80 better?
- Lighter: 213g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $500
- Better portability (50/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Redmi K80, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 8 points higher (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Redmi K80 — 68/100; 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 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Redmi K80 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K80 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Redmi K80 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 2277927 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 6550 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 160.3×75.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $345 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K80
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K80
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Redmi K80
- 6550 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Redmi K80, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Redmi K80 by 34.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $155. Redmi K80 was $155 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Redmi K80 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K80 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi K80?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Redmi K80 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Redmi K80?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi K80 — 67/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi K80?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Redmi K80?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K80 is a better fit for gamers and power users.