Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs Redmi Note 17 Pro

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the Redmi Note 17 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4; launch prices were $590 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads — 80/100 vs 57/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6500); the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (2,366,913 vs 809,091).

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro by 23 points (80/100 vs 57/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Performance 78
Display 93
Camera 81
Battery 76
Portability
Value for money 74
Redmi Note 17 Pro
Performance 54
Display 84
Camera 30
Battery 86
Portability 38
Value for money 70
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2366913 vs 809091
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1009
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2892
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (78/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6500 mAh
  • Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $590

  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 23 points higher (80/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro leads (86/100 vs 76/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 74/100, Redmi Note 17 Pro — 70/100; 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+ notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100).

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 Note 17 Pro: The Redmi Note 17 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ Redmi Note 17 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
AnTuTu 2366913 809091
Geekbench Single 1553 1009
Geekbench Multi 6403 2892
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2712x1220 1280x2772
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 90W 67W
Wireless charging 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68/IP69K
Dimensions 163.5×78.3×8.5 mm
Weight 226 g
Launch price $590 $230
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Redmi Note 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Redmi Note 17 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 15W
76
battery
Redmi Note 17 Pro
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and Redmi Note 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme
80/100
2366913 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
57/100 -192.5%
809091 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads Redmi Note 17 Pro by 192.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
$590
Redmi Note 17 Pro
$230

Launch price difference: $360. Redmi Note 17 Pro was $360 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (78/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (81/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro by 23 points (80/100 vs 57/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Redmi Note 17 Pro?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro — 57/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on performance (78/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ over the Redmi Note 17 Pro?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 17 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life.