{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/motorola-edge-70-plus-vs-xiaomi-16-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T21:30:29+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Motorola Edge 70 Plus vs Xiaomi 16 Pro",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi 16 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 80 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Motorola Edge 70 Plus still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Motorola Edge 70 Plus is the cheaper of the two at PKR 194,999 against PKR 229,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Motorola Edge 70 Plus",
            "slug": "motorola-edge-70-plus",
            "brand": "Motorola",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/motorola/motorola-edge-70-plus/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-7-2026-10_51_33-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 194999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-07T06:04:53+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 100,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 79.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 3, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "196 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64, dust-tight and water-resistant against splashes"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1272 × 2772 pixels (~450 ppi density)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 810",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR5X,",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200 MP, f/1.8, (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS + 2 MP, macro, LED flash, HDR, panorama,",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.2, HDR, panorama,",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6500 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired fast charging, 7.5W reverse wired charging, bypass charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM, Nano-SIM, dual stand-by",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, tri-band, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi 16 Pro",
            "slug": "xiaomi-16-pro",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-16-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-4-2026-10_18_05-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 229999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-04T05:26:26+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 94,
                "camera": 90,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 98.4,
                "overall": 90.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "late 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "161.3 × 75.3 × 8.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "Approx. 215–225g (Expected)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 Dust Tight Water Resistant up to 1.5m for 30 minutes"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1440 × 3200 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO OLED display 120Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Shield Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD card slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple Camera Setup 50MP primary camera Leica optics Laser Autofocus HDR Panorama LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP selfie camera",
                    "Video recording": "8K@24/30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps HDR10+ Recording Gyro-EIS OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6100mAh Silicon-Carbon battery",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, reverse wireless charging support (expected)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 Dual-Band & Tri-Band Support Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display optical fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Barometer Proximity sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 OTG Support"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-16-pro",
        "margin": 11,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 57,
                    "xiaomi-16-pro": 94
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-16-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 100,
                    "xiaomi-16-pro": 90
                },
                "leader": "motorola-edge-70-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 81.3,
                    "xiaomi-16-pro": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-16-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 100,
                    "xiaomi-16-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 50,
                    "xiaomi-16-pro": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-16-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 100,
                    "xiaomi-16-pro": 98.4
                },
                "leader": null
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Motorola Edge 70 Plus costs PKR 35,000 less.",
        "Motorola Edge 70 Plus packs a 400 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi 16 Pro charges 55W faster.",
        "Xiaomi 16 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Motorola Edge 70 Plus has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or Xiaomi 16 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 16 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. Motorola Edge 70 Plus can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Motorola Edge 70 Plus and Xiaomi 16 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Motorola Edge 70 Plus is listed at PKR 194,999 and Xiaomi 16 Pro at PKR 229,999. That makes Motorola Edge 70 Plus cheaper by PKR 35,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or Xiaomi 16 Pro?",
            "answer": "Motorola Edge 70 Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Motorola Edge 70 Plus uses a 200 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi 16 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or Xiaomi 16 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 16 Pro leads on battery. Motorola Edge 70 Plus carries a 6500 mAh cell and Xiaomi 16 Pro a 6100 mAh cell, with 45W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or Xiaomi 16 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 16 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Motorola Edge 70 Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) while Xiaomi 16 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}