Motorola Edge 40 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Motorola Edge 40 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1250 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 50/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,726,358); the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro by 34 points (84/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
Performance 29
Display 100
Camera 65
Battery 51
Design 51
Value for money 24
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 88
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 83
Design 26
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 125W vs 100W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 219g

  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1726358
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Cheaper: $799 vs $1250

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 65/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 34 points higher (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (55/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (88/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (51/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (55/100 vs 24/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Pro: The Motorola Edge 40 Pro 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Pro Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1726358 3654776
Geekbench Single 2004 3640
Geekbench Multi 5311 11033
Display 6.7" OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2608x1200
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 125W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 130
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 60 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm
Weight 199 g 219 g
Price $1250 $799
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
65
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 125W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 40 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 40 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
50/100
1726358 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +52.8%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Motorola Edge 40 Pro by 52.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
$1250
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799

Price difference: $451. Xiaomi 17 Max is cheaper by $451.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (88/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (90/100 vs 65/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (83/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (51/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (55/100 vs 24/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro by 34 points (84/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Motorola Edge 40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 65/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Motorola Edge 40 Pro 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.