Motorola edge 70 vs Xiaomi POCO X7 Pro

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edge 70 compared with POCO X7 Pro
Motorolaedge 70XiaomiPOCO X7 Pro
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2025January 2025
Display
Screen size6.67″6.67″
Resolution2712 × 12202712 × 1220
Sharpness446 pixels per inch446 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits (better)3,200 nits
Display typepOLED; 10-bit colour; 100% DCI-P3; 20:9 aspect ratioCrystalRes AMOLED, 12-bit colour
Pixel density446 ppi446 ppi
Brightness detail4,500 nits peak in specific scenarios (Motorola laboratory data)700 nits typical, 1,400 nits high-brightness mode and up to 3,200 nits peak
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 7iCorning Gorilla Glass 7i
Display featuresHDR10+; Pantone Validated colour and SkinTone; touch sampling up to 300 Hz; Water Touch; SGS Blue Light Reduction and Motion Blur ReductionDCI-P3, 5,000,000:1 contrast, AdaptiveSync, 480 Hz touch sampling and up to 2,560 Hz instantaneous touch sampling with Game Turbo; 1,920 Hz PWM dimming, 16,000 brightness levels, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, adaptive HDR, Original colour Pro, Pro HDR, sunlight, reading and cycle modes; TÜV eye-care certifications
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 7 Gen 4MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra
Memory12 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage512 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPU–4 nm octa-core CPU up to 3.25 GHz; maker confirms Cortex-A725 architecture; GSMArena identifies one core at 3.25 GHz, three at 3.0 GHz and four at 2.1 GHz
GPU–Arm Mali-G720
AI engine–Eighth-generation NPU
Storage type512 GB uMCP storage; 12 GB LPDDR5X memory; no memory card slot; RAM Boost uses storage as virtual memoryUK LPDDR5X and UFS 4.0, 8 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB; GSMArena's additional global 12 GB/256 GB configuration is excluded
Cooling–LiquidCool technology 4.0, POCO 3D IceLoop and 5,000 mm² loop pump; ten temperature sensors
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera50 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera50 MP (better)20 MP
Main camera50 MP, ƒ/1.8, 2.0 μm Ultra Pixel; all-pixel focus and OIS50 MP, f/1.5, OIS, 1/1.95-inch sensor, 6-element lens and 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm pixels; GSMArena and Tech Advisor identify Sony IMX882
Ultra wide camera50 MP, ƒ/2.0, 12 mm, 120° field of view, 1.28 μm Quad Pixel; autofocus and macro to 3.5 cm8 MP, f/2.2; GSMArena identifies SmartSens SC820 and fixed focus
Front camera50 MP, ƒ/2.0, 1.28 μm Quad PixelOV20B, 20 MP, f/2.2, 1/4-inch sensor and 4-element lens
ZoomUp to 20× Super Zoom in the current UK product specifications; UK support page instead lists 30×Digital zoom and 2× in-sensor cropping, confirmed by GSMArena; no dedicated telephoto camera
Video recording–4K at 24/30/60 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; slow motion 1080p or 720p at 120/240/960 fps; Director mode, video pro, log format, ShootSteady, dual video and time-lapse
Front video4K UHD at 30 fps; Full HD at 30 or 60 fps; Full HD slow motion at 120 or 240 fps1080p or 720p at 30 fps
Camera featuresDedicated 3-in-1 light sensor; LED flash; Portrait Mode at 24, 35 and 50 mm; Photo Enhancement Engine; Pro Mode; Night Vision; Adobe ScanDynamic shots, Motion tracking focus, Motion capture, 50 MP, Film Camera, portrait, documents, night, pro, panorama and HDR modes
Battery and charging
Battery4,800 mAh6,000 mAh (better)
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 29 hours–
Wired chargingUp to 68 WUp to 90 W (better)
Wireless chargingUp to 15 W (better)None
Battery life detailSilicon-carbon battery; 4,655 mAh rated capacity; up to 50 hours of mixed use in current UK specifications, compared with 38 hours in the launch press releaseUK/global 6,000 mAh typical; maker claims over 20 hours watching videos, over 17 hours music, over 12 hours navigation and over eight hours PUBG in laboratory tests; the Indian 6,550 mAh version is excluded
Wired charging68 W TurboPower requires compatible Motorola charger, sold separatelyUp to 90 W HyperCharge; maker recommends 90 W PD adaptor or Xiaomi 120 W adaptor, sold separately in the UK; launch charger gift is a separate promotion
Wireless charging15 W wireless charging; included magnetic case supports magnetic attachment–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight159 g (better)195 g
Thickness5.99 mm (better)8.29 mm
Height × width159 × 74 mm160.75 × 75.24 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
MaterialsAircraft-grade aluminium frame; nylon-inspired silicone rear finish; Gorilla Glass 7i frontPlastic frame and rear; plastic colours are 195 g and 8.29 mm thick; Yellow PU finish is 198 g and 8.43 mm thick
ColoursPANTONE Bronze Green, PANTONE Lily Pad and PANTONE Gadget Grey; PANTONE Cloud Dancer special editionBlack, Green and Yellow
Water resistance detailIP68 and IP69; 1.5 m fresh-water immersion for 30 minutes; tested against 16 categories and 14 procedures of MIL-STD-810HUK IP68 tested at up to 1.5 m fresh water for 30 minutes; protection can decrease with wear; regional IP69 claims are excluded
BiometricsOn-screen fingerprint reader and face unlock; ThinkShieldIn-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, SAR sensor, sensor hub and magnetometerProximity, 360° ambient light, accelerometer, flicker sensor, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope; x-axis linear vibration motor
SpeakersDual stereo speakers with Dolby AtmosDual speakers with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio wired/wireless certification
Microphones2 microphones–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 16Xiaomi HyperOS 2 based on Android 15, confirmed by all three full reviews
Software updatesFour years of Android OS upgrades and six years of security updates; the current UK specification table defines security support until June 2031Three Android version upgrades and four years of security patches, reported by GSMArena and TechRadar
AI featuresmoto ai with Take notes, Remember this and Next Move; Google Gemini and Circle to SearchGoogle Gemini, AI Notes, Recorder, Interpreter, image expansion and Erase Pro; regional and software availability varies
In the boxUSB-C to USB-C cable, guides, SIM tool and magnetic protective case; no chargerUK phone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, guides, warranty card and safety information; no adaptor
Connectivity
Mobile network5G sub-6, 4G LTE, 3G WCDMA and 2G GSMDual-SIM 5G+5G or 5G+4G; LTE, WCDMA and GSM also supported
SIMDual SIM; one nano-SIM plus eSIMDual SIM dual standby; no eSIM, confirmed by GSMArena
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; Wi-Fi hotspot802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax and Wi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 6.0 on the current UK maker spec and product pages; reviews list Bluetooth 5.4
NFCNFCNFC, availability varies by region
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0; USB-C audioUSB-C
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, SUPL, GLONASS and GalileoGPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I/B2a/B1C and NavIC L5; assisted positioning and electronic compass

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