Motorola Edge 70 Neo vs Xiaomi 17
The Motorola Edge 70 Neo (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 58/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 1,041,899).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Neo
Xiaomi 17
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Neo better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 1041899
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 3390
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Lighter: 191g vs 204g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Neo vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 29 points higher (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Neo (95/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Neo is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Neo (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Neo (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Neo | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1041899 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 4 major OS updates | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×75.6×8.5 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Neo
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Neo
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Neo and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Motorola Edge 70 Neo by 69.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Neo
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Neo (95/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Neo is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Neo (81/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Neo (87/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Neo or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Neo by 29 points (87/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Neo and the Xiaomi 17?
The Motorola Edge 70 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Neo or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Neo or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Neo over the Xiaomi 17?
The Motorola Edge 70 Neo is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.