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 (3,950,082 vs 765,130); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
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: 3950082 vs 765130
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1043
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 765130 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1043 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2472 | 11047 | |
| 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/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 40 Neo and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 80.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Price unknownDetailed 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 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.