Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Xiaomi 12S
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 63/100 (a 12-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 1,381,634); the Xiaomi 12S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Xiaomi 12S
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1381634
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 179g vs 221g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Xiaomi 12S, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 12 points higher (75/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (80/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (69/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Xiaomi 12S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 1381634 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 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 | 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 | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12S
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 12S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Xiaomi 12S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Xiaomi 12S by 122.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (91/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (80/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S 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 12S?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12S — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Xiaomi 12S?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 12S — 63/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 12S?
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?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12S is a better fit for active users.