Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Redmi 12
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 39/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 365,001).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Redmi 12
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 198g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Redmi 12 better?
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Redmi 12, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 46 points higher (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (94/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (78/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | Redmi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 365001 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 186 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | $150 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Redmi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Redmi 12 by 737.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (90/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (94/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (78/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Redmi 12?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 by 46 points (85/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Redmi 12?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Redmi 12 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Redmi 12?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Redmi 12?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Redmi 12?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.