Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Redmi Note 12 (China)
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 46/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 521,686); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 12 (China) doesn't; the Redmi Note 12 (China) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Redmi Note 12 (China)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 521686
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 852
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2048
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 (China) better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 221g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Redmi Note 12 (China), the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 29 points higher (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 (China) notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (67/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Redmi Note 12 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 521686 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 852 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 2048 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Redmi Note 12 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Redmi Note 12 (China) by 489.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 12 (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (91/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (80/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 (China) notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (67/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) by 29 points (75/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi Note 12 (China) — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.