The prices are very close. The Xiaomi is about camera and power, the Motorola about the thinnest body in its class.
Short answer
Xiaomi 17T - Dimensity 8500 Ultra, a 5× telephoto, 6500 mAh, 4K60. Motorola Edge 70 - just 5.99 mm and 159 g, 12/512 GB, 15 W wireless and IP68/IP69.
Key differences
| Spec | Xiaomi 17T | Motorola Edge 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| Display | 6.59", AMOLED, 1268×2756, 120 Hz | 6.67", OLED, 1220×2712, 120 Hz |
| RAM / storage | 12/256 GB, 12/512 GB | 12/512 GB |
| Rear cameras | 50 MP + 50 MP + 12 MP | 50 MP + 50 MP |
| Front | 32 MP | 50 MP |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4800 mAh |
| Charging | 67 W | 68 W / 15 W wireless |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69/IP68 |
| Thickness / weight | 8.17 mm / 200 g | 5.99 mm / 159 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Body
5.99 mm on the Motorola is impressive. The Xiaomi is 8.17 mm and 200 g.
Cameras
The Xiaomi has a 5× telephoto; the Motorola has three 50 MP cameras (according to its device page), including the front one.
Chips
MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra and Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. The Dimensity 8500 Ultra is noticeably more powerful.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Camera and power - Xiaomi 17T.
- Slimness and lightness - Motorola Edge 70.
FAQ
How thin is the Edge 70?
5.99 mm.
What battery does the Xiaomi 17T have?
6500 mAh.
Is there wireless charging?
On the Motorola - yes, 15 W.