{"id":463291,"date":"2026-06-06T01:48:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T01:48:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/463291\/"},"modified":"2026-06-06T01:48:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T01:48:11","slug":"xiaomi-17t-vs-motorola-edge-70-pro-which-is-the-better-mid-range-smartphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/463291\/","title":{"rendered":"Xiaomi 17T vs Motorola Edge 70 Pro+: Which is the better mid-range smartphone?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Xiaomi 17T and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ are two of the recent releases in the Indian mid-range smartphone market. Both smartphones feature impressive premium mid-range chipsets, amazing displays, and decent camera and battery setups that justify the prices. However, there is room for only one winner for potential buyers looking for an upgrade.<\/p>\n

Therefore, this article compares the crucial device specifications of these two smartphones in detail to help you make a better purchasing decision. Read on to learn more.<\/p>\n

A detailed comparison between the Xiaomi 17T and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+<\/p>\n

Here is a brief specs comparison between the two smartphones:<\/p>\n

SpecificationsXiaomi 17TMotorola Edge 70 Pro+Display6.59-inch eye-care AMOLED display
120 Hz refresh rate6.8-inch Extreme AMOLED display
144 Hz refresh rateSoCMediaTek Dimensity 8500-UltraMediTek Dimensity 8500-Extreme GPUArm Mali G-720Arm Mali G-720RAM12 GB LPDDR5x12 GB\/16 GB LPDDR5xMemory256 GB\/ 512 GB256 GB\/512 GBCamera50 MP + 50 MP + 12 MP back camera
32 MP front camera50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP back camera
50 MP front cameraBattery6500 mAh
67 W HyperCharge wired charging6500 mAh
90 W TurboPower wired charging <\/p>\n

Build quality and design<\/p>\n

The Xiaomi 17T features a sandwich design with a plastic middle frame and Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection for the display and the glass back panel. The plastic build means a lightweight frame (200 gms), but it feels less premium than the aircraft-grade aluminum build of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+.<\/p>\n

Also read: Motorola Edge 60 Fusion vs Realme P1 Pro comparison<\/a><\/p>\n

\"XiaomiXiaomi 17T build and design (Image via Xiaomi)<\/p>\n

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ features the same Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection for the display. It also comes with a smudge-resistant vegan-inspired back panel, which delivers a much better grip and a unique in-hand feel than the Xiaomi offering. Despite the aluminum frame, the Motorola phone weighs less than its competitor, coming in at 190 gms.<\/p>\n

Both phones feature IP68 and IP69 ratings, which bodes well for their environmental damage protection.<\/p>\n

Also read: Motorola G37 vs Oppo A6c comparison<\/a><\/p>\n

Display and chipset<\/p>\n

Motorola arrives with a curved 6.8-inch Extreme AMOLED display. It supports up to 450 ppi pixel density for sharp visuals, HDR10+ with 100% DCI-P3 color space, over a billion color shades, and a peak brightness of 5200 nits. This device delivers impressive color accuracy and visual clarity.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, the Xiaomi 17T features a smaller 6.59-inch eye-care AMOLED display with up to 3500 nits peak brightness. With 100% DCI-P3 and 68 billion color shades, it also delivers a color-accurate display. Xiaomi has also incorporated up to 3840 Hz PWM dimming for eye protection during extended usage.<\/p>\n

Also read: Most reliable smartphone brands in India<\/a><\/p>\n

While the Xiaomi phone supports a max refresh rate of 120 Hz, the Motorola goes up to 144 Hz. As such, the latter can produce smoother visuals during both scrolling and gameplay.<\/p>\n

\"BothBoth smartphones feature the same Dimensity 8500 Ultra chipset (Image via Motorola)<\/p>\n

The MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra and the Dimensity 8500 Extreme are technically the same chipsets. The suffixes differ mainly because of different branding rights negotiated by smartphone brands.<\/p>\n

So, thanks to the octa-core, premium mid-range MediaTek SoCs, both smartphone processors clock a maximum boost speed of up to 3.4 GHz. Both devices feature the Mali G-720 GPU for your graphical and multitasking needs while the NPU 880 fulfills your AI requirements.<\/p>\n

Also read: Indian smartphone market impacted by sudden price hike<\/a> <\/p>\n

Camera and battery<\/p>\n

Xiaomi has incorporated a 50 MP + 50 MP + 12 MP rear camera setup on the back of the 17T. Due to Xiaomi’s partnership with Leica, the lenses deliver impressive captures, while the 32 MP front camera produces clear selfies.<\/p>\n

However, the 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP triple back camera setup of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ with a Sony LYTIA main sensor performs much better than its competitor. Motorola has also incorporated a 50 MP front camera for much better selfies than those captured by the Xiaomi 17T.<\/p>\n

Both smartphones feature a 6500 mAh battery, but Motorola’s 90 W TurboPower wired charging can charge the phone’s battery faster than Xiaomi’s 67W HyperCharge fast charging.<\/p>\n

As far as the two phones’ prices are concerned, the Xiaomi 17T’s base variant starts from 59,999 rupees, while the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+’s base variant begins at 47,999 rupees.<\/p>\n

Which is the better smartphone?<\/p>\n

After assessing the crucial device specifications of these two smartphones, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is the winner in this comparison. It features the same premium mid-range SoC as the Xiaomi 17T but comes with a much better display, build, and camera while also being priced significantly lower than the Xiaomi smartphone.<\/p>\n

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