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 — 72/100 vs 57/100 (a 15-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 (3,068,952 vs 809,091).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 17 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
Redmi Note 17 Pro
Performance 54
Display 84
Camera 30
Battery 86
Portability 38
Value for money 70
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 809091
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1009
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2892
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 221g vs 226g

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
  • 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
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 25W
  • Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $500

  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 15 points higher (72/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro leads (86/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100, Redmi Note 17 Pro — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (91/100 vs 54/100). 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 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 38/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Redmi Note 17 Pro: The Redmi Note 17 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Redmi Note 17 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
AnTuTu 3068952 809091
Geekbench Single 2903 1009
Geekbench Multi 9602 2892
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 1280x2772
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 25W 67W
Wireless charging 25W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 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
40
camera
Redmi Note 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Redmi Note 17 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Redmi Note 17 Pro
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
57/100 -279.3%
809091 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Redmi Note 17 Pro by 279.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Redmi Note 17 Pro
$230

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 54/100).

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 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (86/100 vs 66/100).

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 15 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 72/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro — 57/100.

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 30/100).

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 54/100).

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. The Redmi Note 17 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life.