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 — 72/100 vs 64/100 (a 8-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 (3,068,952 vs 1,322,176); the Xiaomi 12 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 221g).
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Xiaomi 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1322176
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $750
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Faster charging: 67W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 180g vs 221g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Xiaomi 12, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 8 points higher (72/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (52/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100, Xiaomi 12 — 40/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (91/100 vs 69/100). 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 is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (69/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 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 |
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
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
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Xiaomi 12 by 132.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $250. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $250 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (91/100 vs 69/100).
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 is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (69/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 12?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Xiaomi 12 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Xiaomi 12?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, 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 69/100).
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. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.