Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 63/100 vs 34/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.9mm).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 29 points (63/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 73
Design 23
Value for money 75
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 43
Battery 49
Design 25
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 220g vs 221g

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (25/100 vs 23/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 29 points higher (63/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (73/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (73/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (25/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (75/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS: The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G
AnTuTu 3068952
Geekbench Single 2903
Geekbench Multi 9602
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 90W 120W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 5 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Joy UI 12.8
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm
Weight 221 g 220 g
Price $500
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 20MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
73
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (68/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (73/100 vs 49/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (25/100 vs 23/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 29 points (63/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.