Motorola edge 70 vs Xiaomi POCO X7 Pro
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| Motorolaedge 70 | XiaomiPOCO X7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | November 2025 | January 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.67″ | 6.67″ |
| Resolution | 2712 × 1220 | 2712 × 1220 |
| Sharpness | 446 pixels per inch | 446 pixels per inch |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits (better) | 3,200 nits |
| Display type | pOLED; 10-bit colour; 100% DCI-P3; 20:9 aspect ratio | CrystalRes AMOLED, 12-bit colour |
| Pixel density | 446 ppi | 446 ppi |
| Brightness detail | 4,500 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 protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Display features | HDR10+; Pantone Validated colour and SkinTone; touch sampling up to 300 Hz; Water Touch; SGS Blue Light Reduction and Motion Blur Reduction | DCI-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 | ||
| Chip | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra |
| Memory | 12 GB | 8 GB – 12 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 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 type | 512 GB uMCP storage; 12 GB LPDDR5X memory; no memory card slot; RAM Boost uses storage as virtual memory | UK 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 camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 50 MP | 8 MP |
| Telephoto camera | None | None |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Front camera | 50 MP (better) | 20 MP |
| Main camera | 50 MP, ƒ/1.8, 2.0 μm Ultra Pixel; all-pixel focus and OIS | 50 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 camera | 50 MP, ƒ/2.0, 12 mm, 120° field of view, 1.28 μm Quad Pixel; autofocus and macro to 3.5 cm | 8 MP, f/2.2; GSMArena identifies SmartSens SC820 and fixed focus |
| Front camera | 50 MP, ƒ/2.0, 1.28 μm Quad Pixel | OV20B, 20 MP, f/2.2, 1/4-inch sensor and 4-element lens |
| Zoom | Up 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 video | 4K UHD at 30 fps; Full HD at 30 or 60 fps; Full HD slow motion at 120 or 240 fps | 1080p or 720p at 30 fps |
| Camera features | Dedicated 3-in-1 light sensor; LED flash; Portrait Mode at 24, 35 and 50 mm; Photo Enhancement Engine; Pro Mode; Night Vision; Adobe Scan | Dynamic shots, Motion tracking focus, Motion capture, 50 MP, Film Camera, portrait, documents, night, pro, panorama and HDR modes |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 4,800 mAh | 6,000 mAh (better) |
| Video playback (maker's claim) | Up to 29 hours | – |
| Wired charging | Up to 68 W | Up to 90 W (better) |
| Wireless charging | Up to 15 W (better) | None |
| Battery life detail | Silicon-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 release | UK/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 charging | 68 W TurboPower requires compatible Motorola charger, sold separately | Up 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 charging | 15 W wireless charging; included magnetic case supports magnetic attachment | – |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 159 g (better) | 195 g |
| Thickness | 5.99 mm (better) | 8.29 mm |
| Height × width | 159 × 74 mm | 160.75 × 75.24 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Materials | Aircraft-grade aluminium frame; nylon-inspired silicone rear finish; Gorilla Glass 7i front | Plastic frame and rear; plastic colours are 195 g and 8.29 mm thick; Yellow PU finish is 198 g and 8.43 mm thick |
| Colours | PANTONE Bronze Green, PANTONE Lily Pad and PANTONE Gadget Grey; PANTONE Cloud Dancer special edition | Black, Green and Yellow |
| Water resistance detail | IP68 and IP69; 1.5 m fresh-water immersion for 30 minutes; tested against 16 categories and 14 procedures of MIL-STD-810H | UK IP68 tested at up to 1.5 m fresh water for 30 minutes; protection can decrease with wear; regional IP69 claims are excluded |
| Biometrics | On-screen fingerprint reader and face unlock; ThinkShield | In-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock |
| Sensors | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, SAR sensor, sensor hub and magnetometer | Proximity, 360° ambient light, accelerometer, flicker sensor, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope; x-axis linear vibration motor |
| Speakers | Dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos | Dual speakers with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio wired/wireless certification |
| Microphones | 2 microphones | – |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | Android 16 | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 based on Android 15, confirmed by all three full reviews |
| Software updates | Four years of Android OS upgrades and six years of security updates; the current UK specification table defines security support until June 2031 | Three Android version upgrades and four years of security patches, reported by GSMArena and TechRadar |
| AI features | moto ai with Take notes, Remember this and Next Move; Google Gemini and Circle to Search | Google Gemini, AI Notes, Recorder, Interpreter, image expansion and Erase Pro; regional and software availability varies |
| In the box | USB-C to USB-C cable, guides, SIM tool and magnetic protective case; no charger | UK phone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, guides, warranty card and safety information; no adaptor |
| Connectivity | ||
| Mobile network | 5G sub-6, 4G LTE, 3G WCDMA and 2G GSM | Dual-SIM 5G+5G or 5G+4G; LTE, WCDMA and GSM also supported |
| SIM | Dual SIM; one nano-SIM plus eSIM | Dual SIM dual standby; no eSIM, confirmed by GSMArena |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; Wi-Fi hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax and Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 on the current UK maker spec and product pages; reviews list Bluetooth 5.4 |
| NFC | NFC | NFC, availability varies by region |
| USB | USB-C, USB 2.0; USB-C audio | USB-C |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, SUPL, GLONASS and Galileo | GPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I/B2a/B1C and NavIC L5; assisted positioning and electronic compass |
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