Motorola Moto X40 vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Motorola Moto X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 71/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,754,213); the Motorola Moto X40 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto X40 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto X40
Performance 75
Display 89
Camera 65
Battery 64
Portability 53
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 88
What makes Motorola Moto X40 better?
  • Faster charging: 125W vs 100W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 219g

  • Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (53/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1754213
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 65/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto X40 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 17 points higher (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).

Motorola Moto X40: The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Max: 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto X40 Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1754213 3654776
Geekbench Single 2004 3640
Geekbench Multi 5311 11033
Display 6.7" OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2608x1200
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 125W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 60 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, MYUI 5.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm
Weight 199 g 219 g
Launch price $799
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto X40
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
65
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto X40
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto X40
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 125W
  • Wireless: 15W
64
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto X40 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto X40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
71/100
1754213 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +52.0%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Motorola Moto X40 by 52.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto X40
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (97/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (90/100 vs 65/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (90/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto X40 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto X40 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Motorola Moto X40 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 65/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto X40 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Motorola Moto X40 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.