Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Xiaomi 17
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $316 and $958. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 57/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 737,693); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 191g).
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Xiaomi 17
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 170g vs 191g
- Cheaper: $316 vs $958
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 737693
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1043
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2472
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 53/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 30 points higher (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (86/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 737693 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1043 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2472 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 103 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $316 | $958 |
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Motorola Edge 40 Neo and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 77.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $642. Motorola Edge 40 Neo is cheaper by $642.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (95/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (81/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (87/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (78/100 vs 63/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (86/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Xiaomi 17?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.