Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 70/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4600); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 1,349,808); the Xiaomi 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (204g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Xiaomi 12 Pro
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1349808
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 204g vs 221g
- Better camera (64/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 5 points higher (75/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (64/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (64/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Xiaomi 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 1349808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 129 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Xiaomi 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Xiaomi 12 Pro by 127.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (91/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (64/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Xiaomi 12 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users.