Motorola Moto X50 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Motorola Moto X50 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, 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 78/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,797,821); the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (197g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Moto X50 Ultra

Performance 75
Display 93
Camera 87
Battery 69
Portability 54
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 86

What makes Motorola Moto X50 Ultra better?

  • Faster charging: 125W vs 100W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 197g vs 219g

  • Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 48/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1797821
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 69/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 10 points higher (88/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100. In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).

Motorola Moto X50 Ultra: The Motorola Moto X50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Moto X50 Ultra Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1797821 3998145
Geekbench Single 1923 3639
Geekbench Multi 5179 11047
Display 6.7" P-OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1220x2712 1200x2608
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 125W 100W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 159
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 161.1×72.4×8.6 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 197 g 219 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Motorola Moto X50 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.69
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Moto X50 Ultra

  • 6.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1220x2712
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Moto X50 Ultra

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 125W
  • Wireless: 50W
69
battery

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto X50 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto X50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
78/100
1797821 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +55.0%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Motorola Moto X50 Ultra by 55.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Moto X50 Ultra

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra (98/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra (89/100 vs 69/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Motorola Moto X50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra 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 X50 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Motorola Moto X50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. 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.