Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $500 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 75/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 3,073,131); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $1639
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 3073131
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 9119
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 219g vs 221g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 11 points higher (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Xiaomi 18 Fold — 80/100; 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 18 Fold is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (64/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Motorola Edge 70 Max by 41.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1139. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $1139 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (85/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (64/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 70 Max — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.