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).
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Faster charging: 125W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 26/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Motorola Edge 40 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Motorola Edge 40 Pro by 52.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $451. Xiaomi 17 Max is cheaper by $451.
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).
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.