Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 85/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 3,057,215); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Xiaomi 17
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 191g
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 3057215
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 90/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 2 points higher (87/100 vs 85/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 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 is a bit better (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (78/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7000 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 | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Motorola Edge 70 Ultra by 5.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 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 is a bit better (87/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (78/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.