Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 71/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,627,862); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably lighter (186g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1627862
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 225g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
- Overall rating 71/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 14 points higher (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (78/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 87.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (90/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (78/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
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 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.