Motorola Edge 30 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $900 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 53/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4610); the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,542,434); the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is noticeably lighter (198g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra by 31 points (84/100 vs 53/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Performance 23
Display 100
Camera 78
Battery 52
Design 52
Value for money 48
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 88
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 83
Design 26
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Edge 30 Ultra better?
  • Faster charging: 125W vs 100W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 198g vs 219g

  • Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1542434
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4610 mAh
  • Cheaper: $799 vs $900

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 78/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 31 points higher (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 23/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (88/100 vs 23/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (52/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra: The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 30 Ultra Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1542434 3654776
Geekbench Single 1761 3640
Geekbench Multi 4688 11033
Display 6.7" P-OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2608x1200
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4610 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 125W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 200 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 60 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1250 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.8×73.5×8.4 mm
Weight 198 g 219 g
Price $900 $799
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
78
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
  • 6.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
  • 4610 mAh
  • Wired: 125W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
53/100
1542434 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +57.8%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Motorola Edge 30 Ultra by 57.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
$900
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799

Price difference: $101. Xiaomi 17 Max is cheaper by $101.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (88/100 vs 23/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (83/100 vs 52/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (52/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra by 31 points (84/100 vs 53/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 78/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 23/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.