Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $500 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 75/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 3,073,131).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 221g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $986
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 3073131
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 17 points higher (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 80/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; 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 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Motorola Edge 70 Max by 38.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $486. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $486 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (100/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 70 Max — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.