Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $500 and $900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra leads — 74/100 vs 72/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,796,720).

The Xiaomi 13 Ultra 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 13 Ultra
Performance 76
Display 90
Camera 73
Battery 73
Portability 31
Value for money 60
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1796720
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 221g vs 227g
  • Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $900

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
  • Better portability (43/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 Ultra better?
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W

  • Better camera (73/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra scores 2 points higher (74/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra leads (73/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100, Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 60/100; 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 13 Ultra (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (73/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a bit better (73/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 13 Ultra: The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Xiaomi 13 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 3068952 1796720
Geekbench Single 2903 2004
Geekbench Multi 9602 5311
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 3200x1440
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W 90W
Wireless charging 25W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 140
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 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP68
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 163.2×74.6×9.1 mm
Weight 221 g 227 g
Launch price $500 $900
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
73
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
73
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Xiaomi 13 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 13 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
74/100 -70.8%
1796720 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Xiaomi 13 Ultra by 70.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
$900

Launch price difference: $400. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $400 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (91/100 vs 76/100).

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 13 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (73/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a bit better (73/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 13 Ultra 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 13 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 74/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 13 Ultra leads on camera score (73/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a better fit for active users.