Motorola Moto X40 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Motorola Moto X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 72/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4600); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,757,044); the Motorola Moto X40 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto X40
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
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 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto X40 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 16 points higher (88/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto X40 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto X40
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto X40
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto X40
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 15W
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 Moto X40 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Motorola Moto X40 by 56.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto X40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (98/100 vs 76/100).
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 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (87/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (89/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto X40 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto X40 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Motorola Moto X40 has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto X40 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Motorola Moto X40 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.