Head to head

Motorola Edge 70 Plus vs Xiaomi 16 Pro

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 7 Sep 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 16 Pro takes it by 11 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 16 Pro leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Motorola Edge 70 Plus leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi 16 Pro leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi 16 Pro leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Level

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Motorola Edge 70 Plus if…

you care most about camera.

Buy the Xiaomi 16 Pro if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Motorola Edge 70 Plus Xiaomi 16 Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 194,999 Cheaper PKR 229,999
Design & build
Release date September 3, 2026 late 2025
Dimensions 162.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm 161.3 × 75.3 × 8.4 mm
Weight 196 g Better Approx. 215–225g (Expected)
Water resistance IP64, dust-tight and water-resistant against splashes IP68 Dust Tight Water Resistant up to 1.5m for 30 minutes
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.8-inch Better
Resolution 1272 × 2772 pixels (~450 ppi density) 1440 × 3200 pixels Better
Panel type AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+ LTPO OLED display 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 7i Xiaomi Shield Glass
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2
CPU Octa-core Octa-Core
GPU Adreno 810 Adreno 840
Operating system Android 16 Android 15 HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB LPDDR5X, 12GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1 256GB
Card slot No No microSD card slot
Camera
Main camera 200 MP, f/1.8, (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS + 2 MP, macro, LED flash, HDR, panorama, Better Triple Camera Setup 50MP primary camera Leica optics Laser Autofocus HDR Panorama LED Flash
Selfie camera 32 MP, f/2.2, HDR, panorama, 32MP selfie camera
Video recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS 8K@24/30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps HDR10+ Recording Gyro-EIS OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 6500 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable Better 6100mAh Silicon-Carbon battery
Wired charging 45W wired fast charging, 7.5W reverse wired charging, bypass charging 100W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, reverse wireless charging support (expected) Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM, Nano-SIM, dual stand-by Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, tri-band, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 Dual-Band & Tri-Band Support Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass Under-display optical fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Barometer Proximity sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 OTG Support

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or Xiaomi 16 Pro?

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.

What is the price of Motorola Edge 70 Plus and Xiaomi 16 Pro in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or Xiaomi 16 Pro?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or Xiaomi 16 Pro?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or Xiaomi 16 Pro?

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.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.