Redmi's fresh Redmi Note 17 Pro Max just landed in India, and it's already getting compared to the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ because they're neck and neck on price. But here's the thing: these two phones are actually pretty different animals, even though they're fighting for the same wallet. The Note 17 Pro Max kicks off at Rs 49,999 for 8GB and 256GB storage, while Motorola's Edge 70 Pro+ undercuts it slightly at Rs 47,999 but throws in 12GB RAM. So which one should you actually care about?
Let's talk battery first, because it's honestly the Redmi's strongest card. That 10,000mAh monster in the Note 17 Pro Max is genuinely massive and comes with 100W wired charging plus 27W reverse charging. The Motorola's 6,500mAh is way smaller by comparison, though it does support 90W wired and 15W wireless charging. If you're the type who absolutely hates hunting for a charger mid-afternoon, the Redmi is a no-brainer.
But performance tells a different story. The Motorola rocks a MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, which is legitimately faster than the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 powering the Redmi. If you're into gaming or heavy multitasking, you'll feel the difference. Redmi actually downgraded here compared to their own Note 15 Pro+, which had a more powerful chip. The display competition is similarly lopsided toward Motorola: the Edge 70 Pro+ packs a 6.8-inch 1.5K AMOLED with 144Hz refresh and a wild 5,200 nits peak brightness, while the Redmi's 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED hits 120Hz and 3,500 nits. That Gorilla Glass 7i on the Motorola also means less paranoia about scratches.
Design-wise, the two are fundamentally different creatures. The Redmi goes for a flat, statement-making back panel with colors like Secret Sunrise that actually shift, plus serious durability with IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K ratings. Motorola's playing it slim and curved with three Pantone finishes, IP68/IP69K, and military-grade MIL-STD-810H toughness. It depends entirely on whether you want bold or sleek.
So here's the real verdict: pick the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if battery life is genuinely your top priority and you don't mind average performance for the price. Grab the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ if you want a more rounded, snappier phone and don't mind shorter battery life between charges. There's no perfect answer, just what matters most to you.
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