Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $590 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 80/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6500); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,366,913).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by just 7 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 74
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $590 vs $892

  • Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2366913
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1553
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6403
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 81/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 7 points higher (87/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 78/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 74/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (98/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 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.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 Ultra (China)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2366913 3942923
Geekbench Single 1553 3640
Geekbench Multi 6403 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2712x1220 1200x2608
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 90W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 200 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
NFC yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 224 g
Launch price $590 $892
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 15W
76
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme
80/100
2366913 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +40.0%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by 40.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
$590
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892

Launch price difference: $302. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ was $302 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 76/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 81/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 78/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

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