Motorola Moto X50 Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Motorola Moto X50 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 78/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,797,821); the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (197g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto X50 Ultra
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Motorola Moto X50 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 125W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 197g vs 235g
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1797821
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 14 points higher (92/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (54/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto X50 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1797821 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×72.4×8.6 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto X50 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto X50 Ultra
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto X50 Ultra
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto X50 Ultra and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Motorola Moto X50 Ultra by 64.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto X50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra (100/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra (92/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (54/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Motorola Moto X50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 87/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto X50 Ultra over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Motorola Moto X50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.