Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 85/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5200); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 3,057,215); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 192g
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 3057215
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 90/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 1 points higher (86/100 vs 85/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100. In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Motorola Edge 70 Ultra by 14.3% 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 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra by just 1 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?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 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 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.