Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Xiaomi 12 Lite NE

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 55/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4500); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 840,330); the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is noticeably lighter (171g vs 186g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE by 30 points (85/100 vs 55/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Performance 91
Display 94
Camera 81
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
Performance 55
Display 80
Camera 45
Battery 42
Portability 84
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 840330
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1039
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2885
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 45/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Lite NE better?
  • Lighter: 171g vs 186g

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 30 points higher (85/100 vs 55/100). 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 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a bit better (84/100 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.
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE: The Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3068952 840330
Geekbench Single 2903 1039
Geekbench Multi 9602 2885
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 1080x2400
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 90W 67W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 20 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm
Weight 186 g 171 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 20MP
  • Front: 32MP
45
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Xiaomi 12 Lite NE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
85/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
55/100 -265.2%
840330 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Xiaomi 12 Lite NE by 265.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (91/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (81/100 vs 45/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (77/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE by 30 points (85/100 vs 55/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE — 55/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 45/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a better fit for everyday use.