Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $590 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 80/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6500); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 2,366,913).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Performance 78
Display 93
Camera 81
Battery 76
Portability
Value for money 74
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 92
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?
  • Cheaper: $590 vs $999

  • Better display (93/100 vs 91/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 2366913
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1553
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6403
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 144Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 81/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better value for money (92/100 vs 74/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 10 points higher (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (98/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (92/100 vs 74/100).

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 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max 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 17 Pro Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2366913 3998145
Geekbench Single 1553 3640
Geekbench Multi 6403 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2712x1220 1200x2608
Refresh rate 144 Hz 2160 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 90W 100W
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 50 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 219 g
Price $590 $999
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 15W
76
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme
80/100
2366913 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100 +40.8%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by 40.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
$590
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999

Price difference: $409. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is cheaper by $409.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (98/100 vs 78/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 76/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (92/100 vs 74/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 81/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 78/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.