Motorola Razr 40 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 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 54/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3800); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,420,808); the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is noticeably lighter (184g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
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 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 5W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 34 points higher (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (98/100 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (87/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (89/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (80/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Razr 40 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2640 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3800 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 5W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 184 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
- 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2640
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
- 3800 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 5W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Razr 40 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Motorola Razr 40 Ultra by 64.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (98/100 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (87/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (89/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (80/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?
The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 23/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users. 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.