Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Redmi 5A

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi 5A (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 17/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 180,934); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5A doesn't; the Redmi 5A is noticeably lighter (137g vs 186g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A by 68 points (85/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Performance 91
Display 94
Camera 81
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money
Redmi 5A
Performance 10
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 79
Value for money 18
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 180934
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 130
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 488
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 5A better?
  • Lighter: 137g vs 186g

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Redmi 5A, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 68 points higher (85/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5A and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).

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 5A: The Redmi 5A is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Redmi 5A
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
AnTuTu 3068952 180934
Geekbench Single 2903 130
Geekbench Multi 9602 488
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 5.0" IPS LCD
Resolution 1264x2780
Refresh rate 165 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 3000 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 16GB / 32GB
OS Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 140.4×70.1×8.4 mm
Weight 186 g 137 g
Launch price $90
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Redmi 5A
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Redmi 5A
  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Redmi 5A
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Redmi 5A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
85/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Redmi 5A Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
17/100 -1596.2%
180934 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Redmi 5A by 1596.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Price unknown
Redmi 5A
$90
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (91/100 vs 10/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (94/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (81/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (77/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5A and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Redmi 5A?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A by 68 points (85/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Redmi 5A?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Redmi 5A — 17/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Redmi 5A?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Redmi 5A?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Redmi 5A?

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 5A is a better fit for everyday use.