Motorola Edge 70 Plus
Motorola
PKR 194,999
80/100 overall
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Motorola Edge 70 Plus vs Xiaomi 16
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 7 Sep 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi 16 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 96 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 and value for money, 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 259,999.
Xiaomi 16
Xiaomi
PKR 259,999
96/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi 16 takes it by 15.7 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Motorola Edge 70 Plus costs PKR 65,000 less.
- Xiaomi 16 packs a 300 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi 16 charges 55W faster.
- Xiaomi 16 offers 8 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi 16 ships with 768 GB more storage.
- Motorola Edge 70 Plus has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Motorola Edge 70 Plus if…
you care most about camera and value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi 16 if…
you care most about performance, battery & charging and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Plus | Xiaomi 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 194,999 Cheaper | PKR 259,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 3, 2026 | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 162.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm | 152.8 x 71.5 x 8.2 mm (rumored) |
| Weight | 196 g | Approximately 185–195 g Better |
| Water resistance | IP64, dust-tight and water-resistant against splashes | IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance (rumored) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.78 inches Better | 6.36-inch |
| Resolution | 1272 × 2772 pixels (~450 ppi density) Better | 1200 x 2670 pixels (~460 PPI) |
| Panel type | AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+ | LTPO AMOLED 120Hz HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Xiaomi Shield Glass protection. |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (3nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (2× Prime cores + 6× Performance cores, up to 4.4 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 810 | Adreno 840 |
| Operating system | Android 16 | HyperOS 3.0 based on Android 16 (expected) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR5X, | 12GB / 16GB Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS storage Better |
| Card slot | No | No microSD support |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 200 MP, f/1.8, (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS + 2 MP, macro, LED flash, HDR, panorama, Better | 50MP Main Sensor 50MP Ultra-Wide 50MP Telephoto/Macro Lens |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP, f/2.2, HDR, panorama, | 32MP Front Camera (rumored) |
| Video recording | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS, OIS. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | 6500 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable | 6800 mAh Si/C Li-Ion Better |
| Wired charging | 45W wired fast charging, 7.5W reverse wired charging, bypass charging | 100W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, reverse wired & reverse wireless charging. Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM, Nano-SIM, dual stand-by | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (expected) |
| 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 Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE | v5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass | Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2 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?
Xiaomi 16 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 15.7 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 in Pakistan?
Motorola Edge 70 Plus is listed at PKR 194,999 and Xiaomi 16 at PKR 259,999. That makes Motorola Edge 70 Plus cheaper by PKR 65,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or Xiaomi 16?
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, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or Xiaomi 16?
Xiaomi 16 leads on battery. Motorola Edge 70 Plus carries a 6500 mAh cell and Xiaomi 16 a 6800 mAh cell, with 45W and 100W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or Xiaomi 16?
Xiaomi 16 is the stronger gaming phone here. Motorola Edge 70 Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) while Xiaomi 16 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (3nm).
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