Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Xiaomi 14 Civi

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 14 Civi (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 68/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4700); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,806,236); the Xiaomi 14 Civi is noticeably lighter (177g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Xiaomi 14 Civi by just 4 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 14 Civi
Performance 75
Display 85
Camera 63
Battery 47
Portability 78
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1806236
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1930
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 4817
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4700 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 14 Civi better?
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 177g vs 221g

  • Better camera (63/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Xiaomi 14 Civi, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 4 points higher (72/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi leads (63/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (63/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi (66/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (78/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 14 Civi: The Xiaomi 14 Civi is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Xiaomi 14 Civi
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
AnTuTu 3068952 1806236
Geekbench Single 2903 1930
Geekbench Multi 9602 4817
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 1236x2750
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 4700 mAh
Charging 25W 67W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 157.2×72.8×7.5 mm
Weight 221 g 177 g
Launch price $500
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Xiaomi 14 Civi
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Xiaomi 14 Civi
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1236x2750
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Xiaomi 14 Civi
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Xiaomi 14 Civi, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 14 Civi Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
68/100 -69.9%
1806236 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Xiaomi 14 Civi by 69.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Xiaomi 14 Civi
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi (91/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (63/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi (66/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (78/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 14 Civi?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Xiaomi 14 Civi 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 14 Civi?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 14 Civi — 68/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 14 Civi?

The Xiaomi 14 Civi leads on camera score (63/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 14 Civi?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Xiaomi 14 Civi?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 14 Civi is a better fit for active users.