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 — 90/100 vs 54/100 (a 36-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 1,425,446); the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is noticeably lighter (184g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra by 36 points (90/100 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 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 92
What makes Motorola Razr 40 Ultra better?
  • Lighter: 184g vs 219g

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 165Hz
  • 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 36 points higher (90/100 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, both devices are on the same level — 91/100. 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).

Motorola Razr 40 Ultra: The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Razr 40 Ultra Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1425446 3998145
Geekbench Single 1761 3640
Geekbench Multi 4688 11033
Display 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2640 1200x2608
Refresh rate 165 Hz 2160 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, HyperOS 3
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/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
23
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
  • 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2640
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
91
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
  • 3800 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 5W
26
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Razr 40 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
54/100
1425446 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100 +64.3%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Motorola Razr 40 Ultra by 64.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999
Detailed category analysis
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, both devices are on the same level — 91/100.

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 36 points (90/100 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 — 90/100.

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.