Motorola Edge 50 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, 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 76/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,826,731); the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (197g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Edge 50 Ultra

Performance 76
Display 93
Camera 77
Battery 69
Portability 54
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 88

What makes Motorola Edge 50 Ultra better?

  • Faster charging: 125W vs 90W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 197g vs 224g

  • Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1826731
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4500 mAh

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 77/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 69/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 11 points higher (87/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (98/100 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 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).

Motorola Edge 50 Ultra: The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
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.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Edge 50 Ultra Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1826731 3950082
Geekbench Single 1923 3639
Geekbench Multi 5179 11047
Display 6.7" P-OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1220x2712 1200x2608
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 125W 90W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 146 —
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 200 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 161.1×72.4×8.6 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 197 g 224 g
Launch price — $892

Camera comparison

Motorola Edge 50 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
77
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Edge 50 Ultra

  • 6.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1220x2712
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge 50 Ultra

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 125W
  • Wireless: 50W
69
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 50 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
76/100
1826731 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +53.8%
3950082 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Motorola Edge 50 Ultra by 53.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Edge 50 Ultra

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

$892

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (98/100 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 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 77/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 69/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 77/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users. 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.