Motorola Edge 50 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Motorola Edge 50 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 AE, 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 59/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 912,649); the Motorola Edge 50 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 50
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Motorola Edge 50 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 226g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 912649
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1110
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3067
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 68W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 50 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 30 points higher (89/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 (97/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 (93/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 (80/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 50 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (73/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 50 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 AE | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 912649 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1110 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3067 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 50
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 50
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 50
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
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 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 50 by 75.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 50
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 (97/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 (93/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 (80/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 50 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (73/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 50 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 by 30 points (89/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 50 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 50 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 50 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 50 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 50 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
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.