Motorola Edge 50 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Motorola Edge 50 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 AE, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 59/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 912,649); the Motorola Edge 50 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 50
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Motorola Edge 50 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 219g
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 912649
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1110
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3067
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 50 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 29 points higher (88/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 50 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 50 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (73/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 50 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 AE | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 912649 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1110 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3067 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.8×72.4×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 50
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 50
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 50
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 50 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Motorola Edge 50 by 77.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 50
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 (98/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 50 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 (87/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 (89/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 50 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (73/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 50 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 by 29 points (88/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 50 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Motorola Edge 50 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 50 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 50 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 50 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.