Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Redmi Note 15 Special
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. 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 5800); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 840,353); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't; the Redmi Note 15 Special is noticeably lighter (178g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Redmi Note 15 Special
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 15 Special better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 221g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Redmi Note 15 Special, 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 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (79/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Redmi Note 15 Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 840353 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Redmi Note 15 Special, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Redmi Note 15 Special by 265.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 15 Special
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (80/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (79/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special by 21 points (75/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi Note 15 Special — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.