Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. Both devices score the same overall rating of 85/100. Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 3,030,376); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably lighter (186g vs 225g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 85/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Performance 91
Display 94
Camera 81
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 87
Battery 80
Portability 29
Value for money 82
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 3030376
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 186g vs 225g

  • Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2903
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 9602
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 81/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra received the same MobileRank rating — 85/100. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (78/100 vs 29/100).

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 15 Ultra: The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3068952 3030376
Geekbench Single 2903 3050
Geekbench Multi 9602 10200
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 3200x1440
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 90W 90W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
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 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades Android 15 / HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm
Weight 186 g 225 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
85/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
85/100 -1.3%
3030376 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Xiaomi 15 Ultra by 1.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Price unknown
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (78/100 vs 29/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

Both devices scored 85/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Xiaomi 15 Ultra.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 81/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Xiaomi 15 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 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.