Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $590 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 80/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 2,366,913).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by just 9 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 17 Ultra

Performance 97
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88

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 89/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 2366913
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1555
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6405
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 81/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 76/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 9 points higher (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 81/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 76/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; 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 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (97/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 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 17 Ultra: The Xiaomi 17 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 17 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2366913 3600724
Geekbench Single 1555 3639
Geekbench Multi 6405 11047
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" 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) — 166
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 200 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC — yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions — 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight — 226 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 17 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+

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

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+

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

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery

Overall performance score

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

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme
80/100
2366913 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +34.3%
3600724 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by 34.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+

$590

Xiaomi 17 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 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (97/100 vs 78/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 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 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by just 9 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?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 81/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 78/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ over the Xiaomi 17 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 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.