Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi A3
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi A3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 36/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4030); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 329,457); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi A3 doesn't; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Xiaomi Mi A3
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4030 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi A3 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 186g
- Overall rating 36/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Mi A3, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 49 points higher (85/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (90/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (77/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi A3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.0" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4030 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 153.5×71.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Mi A3
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi Mi A3
- 6.0" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi A3
- 4030 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Xiaomi Mi A3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Xiaomi Mi A3 by 828.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (90/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (81/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (77/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 by 49 points (85/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Xiaomi Mi A3 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.