Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs Xiaomi 17

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $590 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 80/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 2,366,913).

The Xiaomi 17 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
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $590 vs $709

  • Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 2366913
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1553
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 6403
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 78/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 74/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 7 points higher (87/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 76/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 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 is a bit better (87/100 vs 76/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (86/100 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: The Xiaomi 17 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
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2366913 3274157
Geekbench Single 1553 3566
Geekbench Multi 6403 10162
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2712x1220 2656x1200
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 7000 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
OS Android 16 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 191 g
Price $590 $709
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 15W
76
battery
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme
80/100
2366913 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +27.7%
3274157 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by 27.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
$590
Xiaomi 17
$709

Price difference: $119. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is cheaper by $119.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 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 is a bit better (87/100 vs 76/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 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?

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

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

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 78/100).

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

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