Motorola Edge 50 Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 76/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,826,731); the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (197g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Motorola Edge 50 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 125W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 197g vs 235g
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1826731
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 16 points higher (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (54/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 50 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1826731 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8500 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 | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×72.4×8.6 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 50 Ultra and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Motorola Edge 50 Ultra by 63.5% 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 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (100/100 vs 77/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (92/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (54/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 77/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.