Motorola Razr 40 vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Motorola Razr 40 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $586 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 34/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 840,330); the Motorola Razr 40 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 by 50 points (84/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr 40
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 48
Battery 20
Design 65
Value for money 69
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 88
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 83
Design 26
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Razr 40 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 188g vs 219g
  • Cheaper: $586 vs $799

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better value for money (69/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 840330
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1039
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2885
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 5W

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Razr 40 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 50 points higher (84/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Razr 40 leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (88/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (83/100 vs 20/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Razr 40 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (65/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Razr 40 is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Razr 40: The Motorola Razr 40 is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Razr 40 Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 840330 3654776
Geekbench Single 1039 3640
Geekbench Multi 2885 11033
Display 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2640 2608x1200
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 30W 100W
Wireless charging 5W 50W
Main camera 64 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 128GB / 256GB 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 170.8×74.0×7.4 mm
Weight 188 g 219 g
Price $586 $799
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr 40
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Razr 40
  • 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2640
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr 40
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 5W
20
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Razr 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
34/100
840330 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +77.0%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Motorola Razr 40 by 77.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Razr 40
$586
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799

Price difference: $213. Motorola Razr 40 is cheaper by $213.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (88/100 vs 1/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (90/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (83/100 vs 20/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Razr 40 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (65/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Razr 40 is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr 40 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 by 50 points (84/100 vs 34/100).

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

The Motorola Razr 40 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 48/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 1/100).

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

The Motorola Razr 40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.