Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $500 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 72/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6800); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,068,952).
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 221g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $892
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3068952
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2903
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9602
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 15 points higher (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 70/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $892 |
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Motorola Edge 70 Max by 22.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $392. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $392 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (83/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 70 Max — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.