Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $500 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 75/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 7000); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,182,664 vs 3,073,131); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $899
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3182664 vs 3073131
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9119
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 205g vs 221g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 7 points higher (82/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; 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 17T Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (63/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 221 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Motorola Edge 70 Max by 3.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $399. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $399 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (63/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Max by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.