Motorola Edge+ (2023) vs Xiaomi 17
The Motorola Edge+ (2023) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 71/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 1,779,624).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
Xiaomi 17
What makes Motorola Edge+ (2023) better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 1779624
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 191g vs 203g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge+ (2023) vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 16 points higher (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge+ (2023) (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge+ (2023) (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge+ (2023) (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge+ (2023) | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1779624 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge+ (2023) and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Motorola Edge+ (2023) by 45.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge+ (2023) (95/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge+ (2023) (81/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge+ (2023) (87/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge+ (2023) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge+ (2023) — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge+ (2023) and the Xiaomi 17?
The Motorola Edge+ (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge+ (2023) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge+ (2023) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge+ (2023) over the Xiaomi 17?
The Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.