Motorola Edge 50 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 76/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 1,826,731); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the stronger camera (166 vs 146); the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (197g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Motorola Edge 50 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 125W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 197g vs 226g
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 1826731
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 13 points higher (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (93/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 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 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1826731 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 146 | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 50 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 50 Ultra by 49.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (97/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (93/100 vs 77/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 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 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 77/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.