Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Xiaomi 17
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $500 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 75/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 7000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 3,068,952); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 221g).
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Xiaomi 17
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $500 vs $709
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 3068952
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 2903
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 9602
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 191g vs 221g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 76/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 12 points higher (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (86/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $500 | $709 |
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Motorola Edge 70 Max by 6.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $209. Motorola Edge 70 Max is cheaper by $209.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (81/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (63/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 70 Max — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Xiaomi 17?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Xiaomi 17?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.