Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs Xiaomi 12
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; launch prices were $590 and $750. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads — 80/100 vs 64/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (2,366,913 vs 1,322,176).
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Xiaomi 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 2366913 vs 1322176
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $590 vs $750
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1553
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Overall rating 64/100
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the Xiaomi 12, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 16 points higher (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 74/100, Xiaomi 12 — 40/100; 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+ is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (76/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2366913 | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 113 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $590 | $750 |
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads Xiaomi 12 by 79.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $160. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ was $160 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (81/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (76/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 12?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Xiaomi 12?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 12?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on camera score (81/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 12?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on performance (78/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ over the Xiaomi 12?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.