Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 85/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 3,057,215); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably lighter (186g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 235g
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 3057215
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 7 points higher (92/100 vs 85/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (78/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Motorola Edge 70 Ultra by 38.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (100/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (92/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (78/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Xiaomi 18 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 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.