Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $500 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 75/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6000); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 3,030,376); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 3030376
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 221g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $999
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 9119
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 10 points higher (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 80/100; 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 Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Xiaomi 15 Ultra by 1.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $499. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $499 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
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 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 70 Max — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.