Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Redmi 17

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 51/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 652,054); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably lighter (186g vs 215g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 by 34 points (85/100 vs 51/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Performance 91
Display 94
Camera 81
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money
Redmi 17
Performance 49
Display 75
Camera 30
Battery 68
Portability 44
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 652054
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 943
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2410
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
  • Lighter: 186g vs 215g

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Redmi 17 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh

  • Overall rating 51/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Redmi 17, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 34 points higher (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (78/100 vs 44/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra: The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Redmi 17: The Redmi 17 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Redmi 17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
AnTuTu 3068952 652054
Geekbench Single 2903 943
Geekbench Multi 9602 2410
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" LCD
Resolution 1264x2780 2460x1080
Refresh rate 165 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 90W 33W
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 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm
Weight 186 g 215 g
Price $199
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Redmi 17
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Redmi 17
  • 6.9" LCD
  • Resolution: 2460x1080
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
75
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Redmi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless charging: no data
68
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
85/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Redmi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
51/100 -370.7%
652054 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Redmi 17 by 370.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Price unknown
Redmi 17
$199
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (91/100 vs 49/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (94/100 vs 75/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (81/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (78/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Redmi 17?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 by 34 points (85/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Redmi 17?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Redmi 17 — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Redmi 17?

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 17?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 49/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Redmi 17?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Redmi 17 is a better fit for everyday use.