Motorola Razr 40 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3800); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 1,420,808); the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is noticeably lighter (184g vs 226g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra by 35 points (89/100 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 Ultra

Performance 97
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88

What makes Motorola Razr 40 Ultra better?

  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 184g vs 226g

  • Better display (91/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (80/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 1420808
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 5W

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 23/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 26/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (93/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (80/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (80/100 vs 40/100).

Motorola Razr 40 Ultra: The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: The Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1420808 3667711
Geekbench Single 1761 3639
Geekbench Multi 4688 11047
Display 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2640 3200x1440
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3800 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 30W 90W
Wireless charging 5W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 166
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 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 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 184 g 226 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Motorola Razr 40 Ultra

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

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Razr 40 Ultra

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

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Razr 40 Ultra

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

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery

Overall performance score

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

Motorola Razr 40 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
54/100
1420808 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +61.3%
3667711 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Motorola Razr 40 Ultra by 61.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Razr 40 Ultra

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (93/100 vs 23/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (80/100 vs 26/100).

portability

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

Frequently asked questions

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).

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

The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 23/100).

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

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

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

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