Motorola Edge 70 Neo vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Motorola Edge 70 Neo (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 58/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Neo has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 1,041,899); the Motorola Edge 70 Neo is noticeably lighter (204g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Neo
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Neo better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 204g vs 226g
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 1041899
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3390
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Neo vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 31 points higher (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Neo (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Neo is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Neo (93/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Neo (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Neo is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Neo | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1041899 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 4 major OS updates | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×75.6×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Neo
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Neo
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Neo and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 70 Neo by 71.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge 70 Neo
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Neo (97/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Neo is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Neo (93/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Neo (80/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Neo is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Neo or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Neo by 31 points (89/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Neo and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Neo or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Neo or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Neo over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Neo is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.