Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Redmi Note 8T

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 8T (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665; launch prices were $500 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 28/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 329,457); the Redmi Note 8T is noticeably lighter (190g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T by 44 points (72/100 vs 28/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
Redmi Note 8T
Performance 24
Display 32
Camera 30
Battery 25
Portability 59
Value for money 18
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better value for money (70/100 vs 18/100)
What makes Redmi Note 8T better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 221g
  • Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $500

  • Better portability (59/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Redmi Note 8T, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 44 points higher (72/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (70/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (66/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8T notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (59/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (70/100 vs 18/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Redmi Note 8T: The Redmi Note 8T is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Redmi Note 8T
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 3068952 329457
Geekbench Single 2903 321
Geekbench Multi 9602 1128
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168
Refresh rate 144 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 25W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 13 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 4GB
Storage 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 161.1×75.4×8.6 mm
Weight 221 g 190 g
Launch price $500 $200
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Redmi Note 8T
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Redmi Note 8T
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Redmi Note 8T
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Redmi Note 8T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 8T Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
28/100 -831.5%
329457 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Redmi Note 8T by 831.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Redmi Note 8T
$200

Launch price difference: $300. Redmi Note 8T was $300 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (91/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (99/100 vs 32/100).

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 Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (66/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8T notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (59/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (70/100 vs 18/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi Note 8T?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T by 44 points (72/100 vs 28/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Redmi Note 8T?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Redmi Note 8T — 28/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi Note 8T?

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 8T?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Redmi Note 8T?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi Note 8T is a better fit for everyday use.