Motorola Edge 70 Plus
Motorola
PKR 194,999
80/100 overall
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Motorola Edge 70 Plus vs Xiaomi 17 Max
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 7 Sep 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi 17 Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 94 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 329,999.
Xiaomi 17 Max
Xiaomi
PKR 329,999
94/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi 17 Max takes it by 13.7 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Motorola Edge 70 Plus costs PKR 135,000 less.
- Xiaomi 17 Max packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi 17 Max charges 55W faster.
- Xiaomi 17 Max offers 8 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi 17 Max 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 17 Max if…
you care most about performance, battery & charging and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Plus | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 194,999 Cheaper | PKR 329,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 3, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 162.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm | 162.9 × 77.6 × 8 mm |
| Weight | 196 g Better | 219g |
| Water resistance | IP64, dust-tight and water-resistant against splashes | IP68 dust/water resistance |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.78 inches | 6.9 inches Better |
| Resolution | 1272 × 2772 pixels (~450 ppi density) Better | 1200 × 2608 pixels |
| Panel type | AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+ | LTPO AMOLED 120Hz HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 810 | Adreno 840 |
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 16 layered with HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR5X, | 12GB / 16GB Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1 | 512GB / 1TB Better |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 200 MP, f/1.8, (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS + 2 MP, macro, LED flash, HDR, panorama, Better | 50MP Wide + 50MP Periscope Telephoto (5x Optical Zoom) + 50MP Ultrawide Leica optics, Laser AF, HDR, Panorama, Dual-LED Flash |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP, f/2.2, HDR, panorama, | 50MP Wide HDR, Gyro-EIS Better |
| Video recording | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | 6500 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable | Si/C Li-Ion non-removable 7500mAh Better |
| Wired charging | 45W wired fast charging, 7.5W reverse wired charging, bypass charging | 100W wired 50W wireless 22.5W reverse wireless charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM, Nano-SIM, dual stand-by | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, tri-band, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass | Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Barometer Proximity sensor |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2 |
“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 17 Max?
Xiaomi 17 Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.7 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 17 Max in Pakistan?
Motorola Edge 70 Plus is listed at PKR 194,999 and Xiaomi 17 Max at PKR 329,999. That makes Motorola Edge 70 Plus cheaper by PKR 135,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or Xiaomi 17 Max?
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 17 Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or Xiaomi 17 Max?
Xiaomi 17 Max leads on battery. Motorola Edge 70 Plus carries a 6500 mAh cell and Xiaomi 17 Max a 7500 mAh cell, with 45W and 100W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Motorola Edge 70 Plus or Xiaomi 17 Max?
Xiaomi 17 Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Motorola Edge 70 Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) while Xiaomi 17 Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm).
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