Motorola Edge X30 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Motorola Edge X30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 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 — 90/100 vs 66/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,290,942); the Motorola Edge X30 is noticeably lighter (194g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 by 24 points (90/100 vs 66/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge X30
Performance 69
Display 89
Camera 60
Battery 53
Portability 57
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 92
What makes Motorola Edge X30 better?
  • Lighter: 194g vs 219g

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 144Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 60/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge X30 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 24 points higher (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Motorola Edge X30 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).

Motorola Edge X30: The Motorola Edge X30 is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge X30 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1290942 3998145
Geekbench Single 1675 3640
Geekbench Multi 4453 11033
Display 6.7" OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1200x2608
Refresh rate 144 Hz 2160 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 68W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 60 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, MYUI 3.0 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 700 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.6×75.6×8.5 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 194 g 219 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge X30
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 60MP
60
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge X30
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge X30
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge X30 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge X30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
66/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100 +67.7%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Motorola Edge X30 by 67.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge X30
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (98/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Motorola Edge X30 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (87/100 vs 60/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (89/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 by 24 points (90/100 vs 66/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge X30 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Motorola Edge X30 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 60/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge X30 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Motorola Edge X30 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.