Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $590 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 80/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6300); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 2,366,913).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $590 vs $825
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 2366913
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 6405
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 6 points higher (86/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 78/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 76/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100; 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 17 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (95/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100. In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2366913 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $590 | $825 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by 33.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $235. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ was $235 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (95/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ over the Xiaomi 17 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. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.