Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Xiaomi Mi A3
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi A3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 36/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4030); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 329,457); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi A3 doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi A3 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Xiaomi Mi A3
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4030 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi A3 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 221g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Xiaomi Mi A3, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 39 points higher (75/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Xiaomi Mi A3 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (70/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Xiaomi Mi A3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.0" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4030 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 153.5×71.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi A3
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Mi A3
- 6.0" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi Mi A3
- 4030 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Xiaomi Mi A3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Xiaomi Mi A3 by 832.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi A3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (91/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Xiaomi Mi A3 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (80/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (70/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 by 39 points (75/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi Mi A3 — 36/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.