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 Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 74/100 (a 1-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 (3,073,131 vs 1,796,720).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1796720
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 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)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 Ultra better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Better camera (73/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 1 points higher (75/100 vs 74/100). 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 — 72/100, Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. 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 Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 1796720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 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
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Xiaomi 13 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Xiaomi 13 Ultra by 71.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100).
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 Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Xiaomi 13 Ultra by just 1 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 75/100, 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, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a better fit for active users.