Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Redmi K40
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi K40 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 54/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Redmi K40
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4520 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 196g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Redmi K40 better?
- Overall rating 54/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Redmi K40, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 31 points higher (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K40 (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K40 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (81/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | Redmi K40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4520 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 163.7×76.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $309 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K40
- Main: 48MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi K40
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K40
- 4520 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Redmi K40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Redmi K40 by 202.7% 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 notably outperforms the Redmi K40 (90/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K40 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (81/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (77/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Redmi K40?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 by 31 points (85/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Redmi K40?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Redmi K40 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Redmi K40?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Redmi K40?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Redmi K40?
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 K40 is a better fit for active users.