Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, 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 57/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 765,130); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 170g vs 219g
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 765130
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1043
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2472
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 31 points higher (88/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (78/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 765130 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1043 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2472 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 103 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 170 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 40 Neo and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 79.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (97/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (90/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (90/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (78/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 31 points (88/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the 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.