Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Redmi Note 15 Special
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 54/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 15 Special has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 840,643); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 840643
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2920
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5200 mAh
- Lighter: 178g vs 186g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Redmi Note 15 Special, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 31 points higher (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | Redmi Note 15 Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 840643 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Redmi Note 15 Special, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Redmi Note 15 Special by 265.1% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (81/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (77/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special by 31 points (85/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Redmi Note 15 Special — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Redmi Note 15 Special?
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 15 Special is a better fit for everyday use.