Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi R70m vs Xiaomi Redmi R70
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi R70m and Xiaomi Redmi R70: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Xiaomi Redmi R70m is the more complete choice: its 12GB of RAM and 6,300mAh battery exceed the Redmi R70’s 8GB and 6,000mAh. Both score 5.1 overall, so the R70 only makes sense if it costs less.
Performance favors the R70m with 12GB of RAM versus 8GB in the R70; both use the same Unisoc T8300 and offer 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. The battery also goes to the R70m: 6,300mAh versus 6,000mAh, while both have 15W fast charging and reverse charging.
The remaining practical difference is the fingerprint reader: rear-mounted on the R70m and side-mounted on the R70. They share the display and build, cameras, IP52 protection, 210g weight, and 3.5mm headphone jack, leaving RAM, battery capacity, and price as the deciding points.
Xiaomi Redmi R70m
The Xiaomi Redmi R70m is the better buy for more RAM and battery headroom, with 12GB and 6,300mAh.
Xiaomi Redmi R70
The Xiaomi Redmi R70 is the better buy only if it costs less; its 8GB of RAM and 6,000mAh battery trail the R70m.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi R70m, ahead on Performance & hardware.
| Category | Redmi R70m | Redmi R70 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.8 | 4.5 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Connectivity | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 6.5 | 6.5 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi R70m, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,300 mAh
- against 6,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi R70m | Redmi R70 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc T8300 | Unisoc T8300 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 479,500 | 479,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 908 | 908 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,221 | 2,221 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi R70m | Redmi R70 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Purple, White | Black, Blue, Purple, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.2 mm |
| Body Width | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Body Height | 171.6 mm | 171.6 mm |
| Weight | 210 g | 210 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.3 % | 84.3 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP52 | IP52 |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi R70m | Redmi R70 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,300 mAh Best value | 6,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Redmi R70m | Redmi R70 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | 800 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ | 6.9″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 254 ppi | 254 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Curved Glass | Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi R70m | Redmi R70 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi R70m | Redmi R70 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Redmi R70m | Redmi R70 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi R70m | Redmi R70 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B9, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, HID | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Host, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi R70m | Redmi R70 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, HID |
