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 — 90/100 vs 71/100 (a 19-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 1,754,213); the Motorola Moto X40 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).
Motorola Moto X40
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Faster charging: 125W vs 100W
- Lighter: 199g vs 219g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1754213
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 165Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 89/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto X40 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 75/100). 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 75/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Motorola Moto X40 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). 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).
| Specification | Motorola Moto X40 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1754213 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 2160 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, HyperOS 3 | |
| 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 |
Motorola Moto X40
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Moto X40
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
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
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.
Motorola Moto X40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Motorola Moto X40 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
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).
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 19 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 71/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
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 75/100).
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.