Motorola Moto X40 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Motorola Moto X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 72/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4600); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,757,044); the Motorola Moto X40 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto X40
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Motorola Moto X40 better?
- Faster charging: 125W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 224g
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6800 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 (83/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto X40 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 15 points higher (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto X40 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3950082 | |
| 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 | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 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 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto X40
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto X40
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto X40
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto X40 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Motorola Moto X40 by 55.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto X40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (87/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (83/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 Ultra (China)?
The Motorola Moto X40 has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto X40 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.