Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 85/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5200); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,068,952); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably lighter (186g vs 224g).
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 224g
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3068952
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2903
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9602
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5200 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 77/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 2 points higher (87/100 vs 85/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). 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 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (78/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Motorola Edge 70 Ultra by 22.2% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
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 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (78/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
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 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.