Motorola Edge 40 Pro vs Xiaomi 17

The Motorola Edge 40 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 71/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 1,726,358).

The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
Performance 75
Display 89
Camera 65
Battery 64
Portability 53
Value for money
Xiaomi 17
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 125W vs 100W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 1726358
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 191g vs 199g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 65/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 16 points higher (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Pro: The Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Pro Xiaomi 17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1726358 3274157
Geekbench Single 2004 3566
Geekbench Multi 5311 10162
Display 6.7" OLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2656x1200
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 125W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 130
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 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 199 g 191 g
Launch price $709
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
65
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 125W
  • Wireless: 15W
64
battery
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Edge 40 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
71/100
1726358 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +47.3%
3274157 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Motorola Edge 40 Pro by 47.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17
$709
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (95/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (81/100 vs 65/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Pro (87/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

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

The Motorola Edge 40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 65/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 75/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 40 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.