Motorola Razr 70 Ultra vs Redmi 17C
The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra; launch prices were $1099 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra leads — 77/100 vs 32/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17C has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 358,608); the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra
Redmi 17C
What makes Motorola Razr 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 68W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 206g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (60/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Redmi 17C better?
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $1099
- Overall rating 32/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra vs the Redmi 17C, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra scores 45 points higher (77/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra leads (60/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Motorola Razr 70 Ultra — 64/100, Redmi 17C — 52/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (60/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (68/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Razr 70 Ultra | Redmi 17C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1416 | |
| Display | 7.0" pOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1224x2992 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 171.5×74.0×7.2 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $100 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra
- 7.0" pOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2992
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Razr 70 Ultra and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra leads Redmi 17C by 771.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $999. Redmi 17C was $999 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (91/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (95/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (60/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (61/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (68/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra or the Redmi 17C?
The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 45 points (77/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra and the Redmi 17C?
The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi 17C — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra or the Redmi 17C?
The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra leads on camera score (60/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra or the Redmi 17C?
The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra over the Redmi 17C?
The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.