Motorola Edge 40 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Motorola Edge 40 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 71/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4600); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,726,358); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the stronger camera (159 vs 130); the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 125W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 219g
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1726358
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 17 points higher (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1726358 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 130 | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 40 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Motorola Edge 40 Pro by 56.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Edge 40 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (87/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (89/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Motorola Edge 40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.