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 — 75/100 vs 59/100 (a 16-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 faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 1,135,878); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 32/100)
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 (46/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 16 points higher (75/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3537 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 170.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (80/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
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 75/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 59/100.
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 (46/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
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 gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users.