Motorola Razr 40 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Motorola Razr 40 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $586 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 34/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 840,330); the Motorola Razr 40 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 219g).
Motorola Razr 40
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $586 vs $999
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (69/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 840330
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1039
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2885
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 144Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 5W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Motorola Razr 40 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 50 points higher (84/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Razr 40 leads (69/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (82/100 vs 20/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Razr 40 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (65/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Razr 40 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (69/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Motorola Razr 40 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 840330 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1039 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2885 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2640 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 5W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 64 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 | 128GB / 256GB | 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 | 170.8×74.0×7.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $586 | $999 |
Motorola Razr 40
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Razr 40
- 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Motorola Razr 40
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 5W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Motorola Razr 40 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Motorola Razr 40 by 79.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $413. Motorola Razr 40 is cheaper by $413.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (92/100 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (87/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (82/100 vs 20/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Razr 40 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (65/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Razr 40 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (69/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Razr 40 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?
The Motorola Razr 40 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr 40 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr 40 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr 40 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Motorola Razr 40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.