Motorola Edge 50 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Motorola Edge 50 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 AE, 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 59/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 912,649); the Motorola Edge 50 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 50
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Motorola Edge 50 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 235g
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 912649
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1110
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3067
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 50 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 33 points higher (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 50 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 50 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (73/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 50 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 AE | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 912649 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1110 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3067 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.8×72.4×7.8 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 50
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 50
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 50
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 50 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Motorola Edge 50 by 81.8% 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 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 (100/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 50 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 (100/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 (92/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 50 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (73/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 50 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 by 33 points (92/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 50 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Motorola Edge 50 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 50 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 50 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 50 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
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.