Head to head

Motorola Edge 70 Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 90 against 78 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 Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is the cheaper of the two at PKR 179,999 against PKR 194,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus takes it by 12.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus 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 Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus costs PKR 15,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus charges 45W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus ships with 768 GB more storage.

Buy the Motorola Edge 70 Plus if…

you care most about camera.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Motorola Edge 70 Plus Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 194,999 PKR 179,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 3, 2026 Expected 2026
Dimensions 162.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm Not listed
Weight 196 g Not listed
Water resistance IP64, dust-tight and water-resistant against splashes IP68 (dust-tight and water-resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.83 in Better
Resolution 1272 × 2772 pixels (~450 ppi density) Better 1220 × 2772 px (approx.)
Panel type AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+ AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 7i Dragon Crystal
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core (2.8 GHz)
GPU Adreno 810 Adreno 810
Operating system Android 16 Android 16 (expected)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB LPDDR5X, 12 GB / 16 GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB 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, 200 MP main + 13 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP telephoto/auxiliary
Selfie camera 32 MP, f/2.2, HDR, panorama, 32 MP
Video recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS Up to 4K @ 60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 6500 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable Non-removable Li-Ion ~7500 mAh Better
Wired charging 45W wired fast charging, 7.5W reverse wired charging, bypass charging 90W wired fast charge + reverse charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM, Nano-SIM, dual stand-by Dual 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, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C

“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 Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12.2 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. 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 Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus in Pakistan?

Motorola Edge 70 Plus is listed at PKR 194,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus at PKR 179,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus cheaper by PKR 15,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

Motorola Edge 70 Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

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

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads on battery. Motorola Edge 70 Plus carries a 6500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus a 7500 mAh cell, with 45W and 90W wired charging respectively.

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

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Motorola Edge 70 Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm).

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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.