Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $590 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 80/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 2,366,913).

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+

Performance 78
Display 93
Camera 81
Battery 76
Portability —
Value for money 76

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 87
Battery 80
Portability 29
Value for money 80

What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?

  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $590 vs $999

  • Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)

What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 2366913
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1555
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 6405
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 81/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 76/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 5 points higher (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 78/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 76/100, Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ are nearly equal (80/100 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, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra: The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2366913 3030376
Geekbench Single 1555 3050
Geekbench Multi 6405 10200
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2712x1220 3200x1440
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 90W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 159
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 15 / HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) — 3200 nits
NFC — yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions — 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm
Weight — 225 g
Launch price $590 $999

Camera comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+

  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 15W
76
battery

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme
80/100
2366913 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
85/100 +21.9%
3030376 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by 21.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+

$590

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

$999

Launch price difference: $409. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ was $409 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 78/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ are nearly equal (80/100 vs 76/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 81/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 78/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.