Motorola Edge X30 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Motorola Edge X30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 66/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,294,871); the Motorola Edge X30 is noticeably lighter (194g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge X30
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Motorola Edge X30 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 194g vs 219g
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge X30 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 22 points higher (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge X30 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (57/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge X30 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MYUI 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.6×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 194 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge X30
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 60MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge X30
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge X30
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge X30 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Motorola Edge X30 by 64.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge X30
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (97/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (90/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (90/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge X30 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (57/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 by 22 points (88/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge X30 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Motorola Edge X30 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge X30 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Motorola Edge X30 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.