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).
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Xiaomi 17
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $590 vs $709
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by 27.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $119. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is cheaper by $119.
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).
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.