Motorola Edge S Pro vs Xiaomi 17

The Motorola Edge S Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, 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 60/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 1,010,069).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge S Pro by 27 points (87/100 vs 60/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Edge S Pro

Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 56
Battery 39
Portability 66
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17

Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 88

What makes Motorola Edge S Pro better?

  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 189g vs 191g

  • Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 63/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 56/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 39/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge S Pro vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 27 points higher (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge S Pro (95/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge S Pro and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge S Pro (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge S Pro (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge S Pro and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).

Motorola Edge S Pro: The Motorola Edge S Pro is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Edge S Pro Xiaomi 17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1010069 3404616
Geekbench Single 1298 3566
Geekbench Multi 3520 10162
Display 6.7" Oled 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2656x1200
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging — 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
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 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 163.0×76.0×8.0 mm 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 189 g 191 g
Launch price — $709

Camera comparison

Motorola Edge S Pro

  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
56
camera

Xiaomi 17

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Edge S Pro

  • 6.7" Oled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Xiaomi 17

  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge S Pro

  • 4500 mAh
  • No wireless charging
39
battery

Xiaomi 17

  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge S Pro and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
60/100
1010069 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +70.3%
3404616 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Motorola Edge S Pro by 70.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Edge S Pro

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17

$709

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge S Pro (95/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge S Pro 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 S Pro (81/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge S Pro (87/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge S Pro and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Edge S Pro or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge S Pro by 27 points (87/100 vs 60/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge S Pro and the Xiaomi 17?

The Motorola Edge S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge S Pro or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 56/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge S Pro or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge S Pro over the Xiaomi 17?

The Motorola Edge S Pro 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.