Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Xiaomi 12S Pro

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Pro leads — 74/100 vs 72/100 (a 2-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 (3,068,952 vs 1,425,446); the Xiaomi 12S Pro is noticeably lighter (203g vs 221g).

The Xiaomi 12S Pro edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Max by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
Xiaomi 12S Pro
Performance 71
Display 90
Camera 78
Battery 71
Portability 55
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4600 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 203g vs 221g

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Xiaomi 12S Pro, the Xiaomi 12S Pro scores 2 points higher (74/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 12S Pro: The Xiaomi 12S Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Xiaomi 12S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 3068952 1425446
Geekbench Single 2903 1761
Geekbench Multi 9602 4688
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 1440x3200
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 25W 120W
Wireless charging 25W 50W
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 / 512GB
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 203 g
Launch price $500
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Xiaomi 12S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Xiaomi 12S Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Xiaomi 12S Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
71
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Xiaomi 12S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
74/100 -115.3%
1425446 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Xiaomi 12S Pro by 115.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Xiaomi 12S Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (91/100 vs 71/100).

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 12S Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (78/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?

The Xiaomi 12S Pro edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Max by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Xiaomi 12S Pro?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 12S Pro — 74/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?

The Xiaomi 12S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Xiaomi 12S Pro?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 12S Pro is a better fit for active users.