Motorola Edge S Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Motorola Edge S Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, 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 60/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,010,069); the Motorola Edge S Pro is noticeably lighter (189g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge S Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Motorola Edge S Pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 219g
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge S Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 28 points higher (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge S Pro (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge S Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge S Pro (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge S Pro (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (66/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge S Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Oled | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge S Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge S Pro
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge S Pro
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
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 S Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Motorola Edge S Pro by 74.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge S Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge S Pro (98/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge S Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge S Pro (87/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge S Pro (89/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (66/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge S Pro by 28 points (88/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge S Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Motorola Edge S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge S Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Motorola Edge S Pro is a better fit for active users. 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.