Motorola Moto X50 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Motorola Moto X50 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 78/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 1,797,821); the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (197g vs 226g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Moto X50 Ultra

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

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

Performance 97
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88

What makes Motorola Moto X50 Ultra better?

  • Faster charging: 125W vs 90W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 197g vs 226g

  • Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 1797821
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 87/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 69/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 11 points higher (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).

Motorola Moto X50 Ultra: The Motorola Moto X50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
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 X50 Ultra Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1797821 3600724
Geekbench Single 1923 3639
Geekbench Multi 5179 11047
Display 6.7" P-OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1220x2712 3200x1440
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 125W 90W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 166
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 200 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 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 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 197 g 226 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 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Moto X50 Ultra

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

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Moto X50 Ultra

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 125W
  • Wireless: 50W
69
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 X50 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto X50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
78/100
1797821 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +50.1%
3600724 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Motorola Moto X50 Ultra by 50.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Moto X50 Ultra

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra (97/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 87/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

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

The Motorola Moto X50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 87/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

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