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).

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Performance 78
Display 93
Camera 81
Battery 76
Portability
Value for money 74
Xiaomi 12
Performance 69
Display 82
Camera 52
Battery 57
Portability 69
Value for money 40
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?
  • 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)
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1553
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Overall rating 64/100
Comparison verdict

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).

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.
Xiaomi 12: The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Xiaomi 12
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Xiaomi 12
  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 15W
76
battery
Xiaomi 12
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
57
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme
80/100
2366913 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
64/100 -79.0%
1322176 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads Xiaomi 12 by 79.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
$590
Xiaomi 12
$750

Launch price difference: $160. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ was $160 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.