Motorola edge 70 vs Xiaomi REDMI Note 14 Pro+ 5G

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edge 70 compared with REDMI Note 14 Pro+ 5G
Motorolaedge 70XiaomiREDMI Note 14 Pro+ 5G
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)3,000 nits
Display typepOLED; 10-bit colour; 100% DCI-P3; 20:9 aspect ratioCrystalRes AMOLED with curved edges and 12-bit colour
Pixel density446 ppi–
Brightness detail4,500 nits peak in specific scenarios (Motorola laboratory data)Up to 3,000 nits peak
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 7iCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
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, 480 Hz touch sampling, 1,920 Hz PWM dimming, 20,000-level brightness adjustment, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and TÜV low blue light, flicker-free and circadian certifications
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 7 Gen 4Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
Memory12 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage512 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPU–4 nm octa-core CPU up to 2.5 GHz; GSMArena and Notebookcheck identify one Cortex-A720 at 2.5 GHz, three Cortex-A720 at 2.4 GHz and four Cortex-A520 at 1.8 GHz
GPU–Qualcomm Adreno; exact GPU identifiers differ between GSMArena and Notebookcheck
Storage type512 GB uMCP storage; 12 GB LPDDR5X memory; no memory card slot; RAM Boost uses storage as virtual memoryLPDDR4X memory and UFS 2.2 storage
Cooling–LiquidCool technology
Cameras
Main camera50 MP200 MP (better)
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 OIS200 MP, f/1.65, 1/1.4-inch sensor, 7-element lens, OIS and 16-in-1 binning to 2.24 µm pixels; GSMArena identifies Samsung ISOCELL HP3
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 and Notebookcheck confirm fixed focus
Front camera50 MP, ƒ/2.0, 1.28 μm Quad Pixel20 MP, f/2.2; fixed focus confirmed by GSMArena and Notebookcheck
Video recording–4K at 24/30 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; slow motion 1080p at 120 fps or 720p at 120/240 fps
ZoomUp to 20× Super Zoom in the current UK product specifications; UK support page instead lists 30×–
Front video4K UHD at 30 fps; Full HD at 30 or 60 fps; Full HD slow motion at 120 or 240 fps1080p at 30/60 fps and 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 ScanAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera, Dynamic shots, Motion tracking focus, Lightning Burst, filmFrame, portrait, document and night modes
Battery and charging
Battery4,800 mAh5,110 mAh (better)
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 29 hours–
Wired chargingUp to 68 WUp to 120 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 5,110 mAh typical; Chinese and Indian versions have different hardware and are excluded
Wired charging68 W TurboPower requires compatible Motorola charger, sold separatelyUp to 120 W HyperCharge; adaptor sold separately in the UK, with a separate launch gift promotion
Wireless charging15 W wireless charging; included magnetic case supports magnetic attachment–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight159 g (better)210.14 g
Thickness5.99 mm (better)8.75 mm
Height × width159 × 74 mm162.53 × 74.67 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
MaterialsAircraft-grade aluminium frame; nylon-inspired silicone rear finish; Gorilla Glass 7i frontMain dimensions and weight describe glass colours; Lavender Purple is 205.13 g and 8.85 mm thick; GSMArena and TechRadar identify an aluminium frame
ColoursPANTONE Bronze Green, PANTONE Lily Pad and PANTONE Gadget Grey; PANTONE Cloud Dancer special editionFrost Blue, Midnight Black, Lavender Purple and Sand Gold
Water resistance detailIP68 and IP69; 1.5 m fresh-water immersion for 30 minutes; tested against 16 categories and 14 procedures of MIL-STD-810HIP68 tested at up to 1.5 m fresh water for 30 minutes; protection can decrease with wear
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, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster, flicker sensor and gyroscope; x-axis linear vibration motor
SpeakersDual stereo speakers with Dolby AtmosDual speakers with Dolby Atmos
Microphones2 microphones–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 16Xiaomi HyperOS based on Android 14, 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 Notebookcheck and TechRadar
AI featuresmoto ai with Take notes, Remember this and Next Move; Google Gemini and Circle to SearchGoogle Gemini, Circle to Search, AI Interpreter, Notes, Recorder, Subtitles, Film and image editing; availability depends on software and region
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 and warranty card; no adaptor
Connectivity
Mobile network5G sub-6, 4G LTE, 3G WCDMA and 2G GSM5G, LTE, WCDMA and GSM
SIMDual SIM; one nano-SIM plus eSIMDual nano-SIM or nano-SIM plus eSIM; availability depends on carrier and region
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; Wi-Fi hotspotWi-Fi 6/6E, Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 4, 2.4/5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO and Wi-Fi Direct; Wi-Fi 6E availability depends on region and network
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.4
NFCNFCNFC
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0; USB-C audioUSB-C; USB 2.0 and no wired video output, confirmed by Notebookcheck
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, SUPL, GLONASS and GalileoBeiDou B1I/B1c, GPS L1, Galileo E1, GLONASS G1 and QZSS L1

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