Motorola Edge 70 Plus vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Motorola Edge 70 Plus (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 62/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Plus has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 1,135,275); the Motorola Edge 70 Plus is noticeably lighter (196g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Plus
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Plus better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 196g vs 226g
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 1135275
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3390
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Plus vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 27 points higher (89/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Plus (97/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Plus is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Plus (93/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Plus (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (56/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Plus | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135275 | 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 | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.7×75.7×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Plus
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Plus
- 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 Plus
- 6500 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 Plus and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 70 Plus by 69.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Plus (97/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Plus is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Plus (93/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Plus (80/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (56/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Plus by 27 points (89/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Plus and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Plus over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Plus 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.