Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Xiaomi 12 Pro

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 70/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4600); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,305,466); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably lighter (186g vs 204g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Performance 91
Display 94
Camera 81
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Performance 69
Display 90
Camera 64
Battery 71
Portability 55
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1305466
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4600 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 186g vs 204g

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 64/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 90W

  • Overall rating 70/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 15 points higher (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (77/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (78/100 vs 55/100).

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 Pro: The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Xiaomi 12 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3068952 1305466
Geekbench Single 2903 1675
Geekbench Multi 9602 4453
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 1440x3200
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 90W 120W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 129
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 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 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm
Weight 186 g 204 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 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
64
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
71
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
85/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
70/100 -135.1%
1305466 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Xiaomi 12 Pro by 135.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (91/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (81/100 vs 64/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (77/100 vs 71/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (78/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

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

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

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 64/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 69/100).

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

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 Pro is a better fit for active users.