Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $500 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 63/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 3,068,952).
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 221g vs 226g
- Cheaper: $500 vs $999
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 72/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (23/100 vs 17/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 3068952
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2903
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9602
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 19 points higher (82/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 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 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (93/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (73/100 vs 72/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (23/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (75/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" 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) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 226 g | |
| Price | $500 | $999 |
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 70 Max by 14.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $499. Motorola Edge 70 Max is cheaper by $499.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (87/100 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (93/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (73/100 vs 72/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (23/100 vs 17/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (75/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 70 Max — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.