Motorola Edge+ (2023) vs Xiaomi 17

The Motorola Edge+ (2023) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 71/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 1,779,624).

The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge+ (2023) — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
Performance 76
Display 89
Camera 65
Battery 63
Portability 51
Value for money
Xiaomi 17
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
What makes Motorola Edge+ (2023) better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 1779624
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 191g vs 203g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 65/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge+ (2023) vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 16 points higher (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge+ (2023) (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge+ (2023) (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge+ (2023) (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).

Motorola Edge+ (2023): The Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 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
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1779624 3274157
Geekbench Single 2004 3566
Geekbench Multi 5311 10162
Display 6.7" OLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2656x1200
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 68W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 60 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 203 g 191 g
Launch price $709
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
65
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Edge+ (2023) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
71/100
1779624 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +45.6%
3274157 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Motorola Edge+ (2023) by 45.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17
$709
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge+ (2023) (95/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge+ (2023) (81/100 vs 65/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge+ (2023) (87/100 vs 63/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge+ (2023) — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

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

The Motorola Edge+ (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 65/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 76/100).

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

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