Motorola Edge+ (2023) vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Motorola Edge+ (2023) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 71/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,779,624); the Motorola Edge+ (2023) is noticeably lighter (203g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge+ (2023) — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
Performance 76
Display 89
Camera 65
Battery 63
Portability 51
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 88
What makes Motorola Edge+ (2023) better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 203g vs 219g

  • Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (51/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1779624
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 65/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge+ (2023) vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 17 points higher (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge+ (2023) (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge+ (2023) (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge+ (2023) (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).

Motorola Edge+ (2023): The Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge+ (2023) Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1779624 3654776
Geekbench Single 2004 3640
Geekbench Multi 5311 11033
Display 6.7" OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2608x1200
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 68W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 60 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm
Weight 203 g 219 g
Launch price $799
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
65
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge+ (2023) and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge+ (2023) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
71/100
1779624 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +51.3%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Motorola Edge+ (2023) by 51.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge+ (2023) (97/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge+ (2023) (90/100 vs 65/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge+ (2023) (90/100 vs 63/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge+ (2023) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge+ (2023) — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge+ (2023) and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Motorola Edge+ (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge+ (2023) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 65/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge+ (2023) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge+ (2023) over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.