Motorola Edge 30 Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 74/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4610); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,410,003); the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is noticeably lighter (198g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Motorola Edge 30 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 125W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 198g vs 235g
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1410003
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4610 mAh
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 18 points higher (92/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (55/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 30 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1410003 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4610 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1250 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×73.5×8.4 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Motorola Edge 30 Ultra by 71.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (100/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (100/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (92/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (55/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.