Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6; launch prices were $590 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 80/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 2,366,913).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $590 vs $845
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 2366913
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 78/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 12 points higher (92/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 76/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 76/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro — 98/100; 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 18 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 76/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2366913 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $590 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by 51.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $255. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ was $255 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (100/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (100/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 76/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ over the Xiaomi 18 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. The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.