Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs Redmi A5

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36; launch prices were $590 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads — 80/100 vs 25/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (2,366,913 vs 195,539).

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 55 points (80/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Performance 78
Display 93
Camera 81
Battery 76
Portability
Value for money 74
Redmi A5
Performance 11
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 64
Value for money 34
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2366913 vs 195539
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 781
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (78/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (76/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi A5 better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $590

  • Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the Redmi A5, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 55 points higher (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (78/100 vs 11/100). 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 66/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 74/100, Redmi A5 — 34/100; 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 A5 (78/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100).

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 A5: The Redmi A5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ Redmi A5
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme MediaTek Helio G36
AnTuTu 2366913 195539
Geekbench Single 1553 189
Geekbench Multi 6403 781
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" IPS LCD
Resolution 2712x1220
Refresh rate 144 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 15W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB 2GB / 3GB / 4GB
Storage 256GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16
Weight 196 g
Launch price $590 $90
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Redmi A5
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Redmi A5
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 15W
76
battery
Redmi A5
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and Redmi A5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme
80/100
2366913 AnTuTu
Redmi A5 MediaTek Helio G36
25/100 -1110.5%
195539 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads Redmi A5 by 1110.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
$590
Redmi A5
$90

Launch price difference: $500. Redmi A5 was $500 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (78/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (93/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (81/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Redmi A5?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 55 points (80/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Redmi A5?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Redmi A5 — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Redmi A5?

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 A5?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on performance (78/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ over the Redmi A5?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Redmi A5 is a better fit for everyday use.