Motorola Edge 30 vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Motorola Edge 30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 58/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 895,081); the Motorola Edge 30 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 by 30 points (88/100 vs 58/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 30
Performance 56
Display 90
Camera 57
Battery 25
Portability 96
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 88
What makes Motorola Edge 30 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 155g vs 219g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (96/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 895081
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1059
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3012
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4020 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 57/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 30 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 30 points higher (88/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 (97/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 (90/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 30 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (96/100 vs 40/100).

Motorola Edge 30: The Motorola Edge 30 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, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 30 Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 895081 3654776
Geekbench Single 1059 3640
Geekbench Multi 3012 11033
Display 6.5" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2608x1200
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4020 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.4×74.2×6.8 mm
Weight 155 g 219 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 30
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 30
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
90
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 30
  • 4020 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Edge 30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
58/100
895081 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +75.5%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Motorola Edge 30 by 75.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 30
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 (97/100 vs 56/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 (90/100 vs 57/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 (90/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 30 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (96/100 vs 40/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 by 30 points (88/100 vs 58/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 30 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 57/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 56/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 30 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, budget-conscious buyers.