Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Redmi Note 17 Pro
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 17 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4; launch prices were $500 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 56/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7100); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 876,983).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Redmi Note 17 Pro
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 876983
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1009
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2892
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 221g vs 226g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7100 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $500
- Overall rating 56/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 19 points higher (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 55/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Redmi Note 17 Pro — 66/100; 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 17 Pro (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Redmi Note 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 876983 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1009 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 2892 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 163.5×78.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $230 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Redmi Note 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Redmi Note 17 Pro by 250.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $270. Redmi Note 17 Pro was $270 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 17 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
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 17 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.