Motorola Razr 40 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 54/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3800); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,420,808); the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is noticeably lighter (184g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Razr 40 Ultra

Performance 71
Display 91
Camera 23
Battery 26
Portability 80
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Max

Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 90

What makes Motorola Razr 40 Ultra better?

  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 184g vs 219g

  • Better display (91/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (80/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1420808
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 5W

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 23/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 26/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 34 points higher (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (90/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (90/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (80/100 vs 40/100).

Motorola Razr 40 Ultra: The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 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 Razr 40 Ultra Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1420808 3654776
Geekbench Single 1761 3639
Geekbench Multi 4688 11047
Display 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2640 2608x1200
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3800 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 30W 100W
Wireless charging 5W 50W
Main camera 12 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1400 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 170.8×74.0×7.0 mm —
Weight 184 g 219 g
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

Motorola Razr 40 Ultra

  • Main: 12MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
23
camera

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Razr 40 Ultra

  • 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2640
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
91
display

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Razr 40 Ultra

  • 3800 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 5W
26
battery

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Razr 40 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Razr 40 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
54/100
1420808 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +61.1%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Motorola Razr 40 Ultra by 61.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Razr 40 Ultra

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Max

$799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (97/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (90/100 vs 23/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (90/100 vs 26/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (80/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 23/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.