Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 1,627,862).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1627862
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 221g vs 225g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Better camera (70/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (70/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (91/100 vs 73/100). 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (70/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 88.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12S Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (91/100 vs 73/100).
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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (70/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (80/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Xiaomi 12S Ultra by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.