Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Redmi Note 10S
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 10S (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95; launch prices were $500 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 45/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 535,127); the Redmi Note 10S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Redmi Note 10S
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Redmi Note 10S better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $500
- Better portability (68/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Redmi Note 10S, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 30 points higher (75/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Redmi Note 10S — 40/100; 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 Note 10S (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Redmi Note 10S are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10S notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (68/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Redmi Note 10S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G95 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 535127 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 672 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 1908 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 10S
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 10S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Redmi Note 10S
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Redmi Note 10S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Redmi Note 10S by 474.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Redmi Note 10S was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (91/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (99/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Redmi Note 10S are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (80/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10S notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (68/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi Note 10S?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S by 30 points (75/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Redmi Note 10S?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi Note 10S — 45/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi Note 10S?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Redmi Note 10S?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.