Motorola Edge 40 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Motorola Edge 40 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8020, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 58/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4400); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 981,459); the Motorola Edge 40 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Motorola Edge 40 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 167g vs 224g
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 981459
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1120
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3665
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 68W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 29 points higher (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (83/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 981459 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1120 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3665 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×72.0×7.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 167 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 40 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Motorola Edge 40 by 75.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (98/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (83/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (83/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 by 29 points (87/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Motorola Edge 40 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.