Motorola Edge 30 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 74/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4610); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,410,003); the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is noticeably lighter (198g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra

Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 78
Battery 71
Portability 55
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 86

What makes Motorola Edge 30 Ultra better?

  • Faster charging: 125W vs 100W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 198g vs 219g

  • Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 48/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1410003
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4610 mAh

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 71/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 14 points higher (88/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra: The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 30 Ultra Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1410003 3998145
Geekbench Single 1761 3639
Geekbench Multi 4688 11047
Display 6.7" P-OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1200x2608
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4610 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 125W 100W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 159
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 60 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1250 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 161.8×73.5×8.4 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 198 g 219 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra

  • Main: 200MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
78
camera

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.69
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra

  • 6.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra

  • 4610 mAh
  • Wired: 125W
  • Wireless: 50W
71
battery

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery

Overall performance score

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

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
74/100
1410003 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +64.7%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Motorola Edge 30 Ultra by 64.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (98/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (89/100 vs 71/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

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

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.