Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Xiaomi 12
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; launch prices were $500 and $750. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 64/100 (a 11-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 1,322,176); the Xiaomi 12 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Xiaomi 12
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1322176
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $750
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 180g vs 221g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Xiaomi 12, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 11 points higher (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Xiaomi 12 — 42/100; 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (80/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (69/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 113 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $750 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Xiaomi 12 by 132.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (91/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (80/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (69/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 12?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Xiaomi 12?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 12?
The Xiaomi 12 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 12?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Xiaomi 12?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.