Motorola Edge 30 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 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 75/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4610); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 1,542,434).

The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Performance 72
Display 89
Camera 78
Battery 71
Portability 55
Value for money
Xiaomi 17
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
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

  • Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 1542434
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4610 mAh
  • Lighter: 191g vs 198g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 72/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 12 points higher (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (95/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra: The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra 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 30 Ultra Xiaomi 17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1542434 3274157
Geekbench Single 1761 3566
Geekbench Multi 4688 10162
Display 6.7" P-OLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2656x1200
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4610 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 125W 100W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
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 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 1250 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.8×73.5×8.4 mm 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 198 g 191 g
Price $958
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
78
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
  • 6.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
  • 4610 mAh
  • Wired: 125W
  • Wireless: 50W
71
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 30 Ultra and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
75/100
1542434 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +52.9%
3274157 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Motorola Edge 30 Ultra by 52.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17
$958
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (95/100 vs 72/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (87/100 vs 71/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

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

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 72/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra 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.