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; launch prices were $500 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 75/100 (a 14-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 (3,600,724 vs 3,073,131).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 221g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $999
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 3073131
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9119
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 14 points higher (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; 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 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (93/100 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 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 11047 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $500 | $999 |
Camera comparison
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
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
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 14.7% 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 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (93/100 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 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 14 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 75/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
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 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.