Motorola Razr 40 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17
The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 54/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3800); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 1,420,808); the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
Xiaomi 17
What makes Motorola Razr 40 Ultra better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 184g vs 191g
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 5W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 33 points higher (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (81/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (87/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (80/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Razr 40 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2640 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 5W | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 184 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
- 3800 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 5W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Razr 40 Ultra and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Motorola Razr 40 Ultra by 58.3% 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 notably outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (95/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (81/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (87/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (80/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra by 33 points (87/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17?
The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 23/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17?
The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.