Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs Redmi 5 Plus

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625; launch prices were $590 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads — 80/100 vs 20/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (2,366,913 vs 218,879).

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 60 points (80/100 vs 20/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Performance 78
Display 93
Camera 81
Battery 76
Portability
Value for money 74
Redmi 5 Plus
Performance 14
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 25
Portability 70
Value for money 10
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2366913 vs 218879
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 862
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (78/100 vs 14/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (76/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 5 Plus better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $590

  • Overall rating 20/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the Redmi 5 Plus, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 60 points higher (80/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 74/100, Redmi 5 Plus — 10/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (76/100 vs 25/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+: The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Redmi 5 Plus: The Redmi 5 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ Redmi 5 Plus
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
AnTuTu 2366913 218879
Geekbench Single 1553 189
Geekbench Multi 6403 862
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.0" IPS LCD
Resolution 2712x1220
Refresh rate 144 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 256GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 16
NFC no
Dimensions 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm
Weight 180 g
Launch price $590 $170
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Redmi 5 Plus
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Redmi 5 Plus
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 15W
76
battery
Redmi 5 Plus
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and Redmi 5 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme
80/100
2366913 AnTuTu
Redmi 5 Plus Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
20/100 -981.4%
218879 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads Redmi 5 Plus by 981.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
$590
Redmi 5 Plus
$170

Launch price difference: $420. Redmi 5 Plus was $420 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (78/100 vs 14/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (93/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (81/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (76/100 vs 25/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Redmi 5 Plus?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 60 points (80/100 vs 20/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Redmi 5 Plus?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Redmi 5 Plus — 20/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Redmi 5 Plus?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Redmi 5 Plus?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on performance (78/100 vs 14/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ over the Redmi 5 Plus?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Redmi 5 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.