Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Xiaomi Civi 2

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Civi 2 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 55/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4500); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 840,330); the Xiaomi Civi 2 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Civi 2 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
Xiaomi Civi 2
Performance 55
Display 80
Camera 45
Battery 42
Portability 84
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 840330
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1039
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2885
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 2 better?
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 171g vs 221g

  • Better camera (45/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (84/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Xiaomi Civi 2, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 17 points higher (72/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 is a bit better (45/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (84/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi Civi 2: The Xiaomi Civi 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Xiaomi Civi 2
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3068952 840330
Geekbench Single 2903 1039
Geekbench Multi 9602 2885
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 25W 67W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 20 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm
Weight 221 g 171 g
Launch price $500
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Xiaomi Civi 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 20MP
  • Front: 32MP
45
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Xiaomi Civi 2
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
Xiaomi Civi 2
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Xiaomi Civi 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Civi 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
55/100 -265.2%
840330 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Xiaomi Civi 2 by 265.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Xiaomi Civi 2
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 (91/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 (99/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 is a bit better (45/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 (66/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (84/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi Civi 2?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Civi 2 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Xiaomi Civi 2?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi Civi 2 — 55/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi Civi 2?

The Xiaomi Civi 2 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi Civi 2?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Xiaomi Civi 2?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Civi 2 is a better fit for everyday use.