Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Pro

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 85/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 3,057,215); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably lighter (186g vs 203g).

The Xiaomi 18 Pro edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

Performance 90
Display 94
Camera 81
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Pro

Performance 100
Display 82
Camera 100
Battery 87
Portability 52
Value for money 98

What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?

  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 186g vs 203g

  • Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 52/100)

What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 3057215
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 2833
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 9119
  • Bigger battery: 7000 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 (87/100 vs 77/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 7 points higher (92/100 vs 85/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro 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 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra: The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Xiaomi 18 Pro: The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Xiaomi 18 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
AnTuTu 3057215 4888150
Geekbench Single 2833 4301
Geekbench Multi 9119 12490
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 1120x2436
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 7000 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 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm
Weight 186 g 203 g
Launch price — $845

Camera comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
100
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1120x2436
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
85/100
3057215 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
92/100 +37.5%
4888150 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Motorola Edge 70 Ultra by 37.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Pro

$845

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro 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 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (100/100 vs 81/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 77/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro 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?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 81/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 90/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Xiaomi 18 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 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.