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).
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $590 vs $892
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by 40.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $302. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ was $302 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.