Motorola Edge 50 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 76/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,826,731); the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (197g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Motorola Edge 50 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 125W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 197g vs 219g
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1826731
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 12 points higher (88/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 50 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1826731 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 146 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×72.4×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 197 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 50 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Motorola Edge 50 Ultra by 50.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (97/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (90/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 77/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.