Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 85/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5200); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 3,068,952); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably lighter (186g vs 219g).
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 186g vs 219g
- Better display (94/100 vs 91/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 3068952
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2903
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9602
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 165Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 77/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 5 points higher (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (78/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| 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 | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 219 g | |
| Price | — | $999 |
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Motorola Edge 70 Ultra by 23.2% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (78/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.