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; launch prices were $500 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 75/100 (a 13-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 3,073,131).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $999
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 3073131
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 219g vs 221g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 13 points higher (88/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 86/100; 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 17 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $500 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
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: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
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 23.1% 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 17 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 70 Max — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
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 75/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
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 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.