Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 57/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 737,693); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 30 points (87/100 vs 57/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 52
Display 90
Camera 44
Battery 53
Portability 78
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 170g vs 224g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 737693
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1043
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2472
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 68W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 30 points higher (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (98/100 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 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (78/100 vs 42/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 40 Neo Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 737693 3942923
Geekbench Single 1043 3640
Geekbench Multi 2472 11033
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1200x2608
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 68W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 103
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 170 g 224 g
Launch price $892
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
90
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 40 Neo and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 40 Neo MediaTek Dimensity 7030
57/100
737693 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +81.3%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 81.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (98/100 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 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (87/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (83/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (78/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 30 points (87/100 vs 57/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.