Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 55/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4500); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 859,516); the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is noticeably lighter (171g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 859516
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2785
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Lite NE better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 221g
- Better camera (45/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 20 points higher (75/100 vs 55/100). 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 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a bit better (45/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (84/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Xiaomi 12 Lite NE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 859516 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1044 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 2785 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Xiaomi 12 Lite NE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Xiaomi 12 Lite NE by 257.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a bit better (45/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (80/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (84/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE by 20 points (75/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Xiaomi 12 Lite NE leads on camera score (45/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.