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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 56/100 (a 32-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 859,516); the Motorola Razr 40 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr 40
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Motorola Razr 40 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 219g
- Better display (91/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 859516
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2785
- 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 (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Razr 40 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 32 points higher (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 40 is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (90/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr 40 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (73/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Razr 40 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 859516 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1044 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2785 | 11047 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr 40
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Razr 40
- 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr 40
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 5W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Razr 40 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Motorola Razr 40 by 76.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Razr 40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 40 is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (90/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (90/100 vs 34/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr 40 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (73/100 vs 40/100).
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 32 points (88/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr 40 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Motorola Razr 40 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
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 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr 40 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr 40 over the 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, budget-conscious buyers.