Motorola Moto X50 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17
The Motorola Moto X50 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 78/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 1,797,821).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto X50 Ultra
Xiaomi 17
What makes Motorola Moto X50 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 125W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 1797821
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 191g vs 197g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 9 points higher (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto X50 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1797821 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×72.4×8.6 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto X50 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto X50 Ultra
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto X50 Ultra
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto X50 Ultra and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Motorola Moto X50 Ultra by 44.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto X50 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra (95/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra (87/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 edges out the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17?
The Motorola Moto X50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Motorola Moto X50 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17?
The Motorola Moto X50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.