Motorola Moto X40 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Motorola Moto X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 71/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 1,754,213); the Motorola Moto X40 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 226g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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 Ultra
Performance 96
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88
What makes Motorola Moto X40 better?
  • Faster charging: 125W vs 90W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 226g

  • Better portability (53/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 1754213
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 65/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto X40 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 17 points higher (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (93/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (80/100 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 Ultra: The Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1754213 3593401
Geekbench Single 2004 3640
Geekbench Multi 5311 11033
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 3200x1440
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 125W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 166
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 200 MP
Front camera 60 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 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 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 199 g 226 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto X40
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
65
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto X40
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto X40
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 125W
  • Wireless: 15W
64
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Moto X40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
71/100
1754213 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +51.2%
3593401 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Motorola Moto X40 by 51.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto X40
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (96/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (93/100 vs 65/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (80/100 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 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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 Ultra?

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

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 65/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 75/100).

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

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