Motorola Moto X40 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Motorola Moto X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 71/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4600); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,754,213).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto X40 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto X40
Performance 75
Display 89
Camera 65
Battery 64
Portability 53
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 84
What makes Motorola Moto X40 better?
  • Faster charging: 125W vs 100W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1754213
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4600 mAh
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 192g vs 199g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 65/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto X40 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 15 points higher (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X40 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).

Motorola Moto X40: The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1754213 3569354
Geekbench Single 2004 3310
Geekbench Multi 5311 10070
Display 6.7" OLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2656x1220
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 125W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
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 256GB / 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 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 199 g 192 g
Launch price $825
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto X40
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
65
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto X40
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto X40
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 125W
  • Wireless: 15W
64
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Moto X40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
71/100
1754213 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +50.9%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Motorola Moto X40 by 50.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto X40
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (95/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X40 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (81/100 vs 65/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (84/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto X40 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

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

The Motorola Moto X40 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 65/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 75/100).

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

The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.