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 (3,057,215 vs 859,516); the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is noticeably lighter (171g vs 186g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 859516
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2785
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 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 (90/100 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 (90/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Lite NE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 859516 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1044 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 2785 | |
| 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/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
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 leads Xiaomi 12 Lite NE by 255.7% 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 (90/100 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 (90/100 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.