Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $500 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 63/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7100); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 3,068,952).
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Cheaper: $500 vs $999
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 3068952
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2903
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9602
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 144Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 219g vs 221g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 73/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 23/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 21 points higher (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 73/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (26/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (75/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| 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 | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $500 | $999 |
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Motorola Edge 70 Max by 23.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $499. Motorola Edge 70 Max is cheaper by $499.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (92/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 73/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (26/100 vs 23/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (75/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max by 21 points (84/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.