Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 85/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 3,057,215); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably lighter (186g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 219g
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 3057215
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 3 points higher (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (78/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 186 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Motorola Edge 70 Ultra by 16.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (78/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
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 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.