Motorola Edge 30 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $900 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 53/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4610); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 1,542,434); the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is noticeably lighter (198g vs 226g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra by 29 points (82/100 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 Ultra
Performance 87
Display 100
Camera 93
Battery 72
Design 17
Value for money 41
What makes Motorola Edge 30 Ultra better?
  • Faster charging: 125W vs 90W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 198g vs 226g
  • Cheaper: $900 vs $999

  • Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better value for money (48/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 1542434
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4610 mAh

  • Higher performance (87/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 78/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 29 points higher (82/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 23/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (87/100 vs 23/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (93/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (52/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra: The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 30 Ultra Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1542434 3593401
Geekbench Single 1761 3640
Geekbench Multi 4688 11033
Display 6.7" P-OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 3200x1440
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4610 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 125W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 166
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 200 MP
Front camera 60 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 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 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 198 g 226 g
Price $900 $999
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
78
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
  • 6.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
  • 4610 mAh
  • Wired: 125W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
72
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
53/100
1542434 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
82/100 +57.1%
3593401 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 30 Ultra by 57.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
$900
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
$999

Price difference: $99. Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is cheaper by $99.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (87/100 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 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (93/100 vs 78/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (72/100 vs 52/100).

design

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

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra by 29 points (82/100 vs 53/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 82/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 78/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 23/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.