Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6; launch prices were $500 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 75/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 3,073,131); the Xiaomi 18 Pro is noticeably lighter (203g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $845
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 3073131
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 9119
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 203g vs 221g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 17 points higher (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro — 98/100; 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 is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 7000 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 | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 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
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Motorola Edge 70 Max by 37.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $345. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $345 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro 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 (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (100/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro 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?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.