Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Redmi Note 12 (Global)
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 47/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 521,686); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) doesn't; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.0mm).
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 521686
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 852
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2048
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 188g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 67/100)
- Overall rating 47/100
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Redmi Note 12 (Global), the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 38 points higher (85/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | Redmi Note 12 (Global) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 521686 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 852 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 2048 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Redmi Note 12 (Global), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Redmi Note 12 (Global) by 488.3% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (91/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (81/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (77/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) by 38 points (85/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?
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 Note 12 (Global) is a better fit for everyday use.