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 — 75/100 vs 28/100 (a 47-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 (3,073,131 vs 329,457); the Redmi Note 8T is noticeably lighter (190g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Redmi Note 8T
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 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 (80/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
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 47 points higher (75/100 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 (80/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Redmi Note 8T — 16/100; 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 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 (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8T notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (59/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Redmi Note 8T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| 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
Redmi Note 8T
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 8T
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Redmi Note 8T
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Redmi Note 8T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Redmi Note 8T by 832.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 (80/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8T notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (59/100 vs 43/100).
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 47 points (75/100 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 75/100, 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, those who care about battery life.