Motorola Razr 40 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Motorola Razr 40 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 56/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 859,516); the Motorola Razr 40 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 by 31 points (87/100 vs 56/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Razr 40

Performance 55
Display 91
Camera 50
Battery 34
Portability 73
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 88

What makes Motorola Razr 40 better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 188g vs 224g

  • Better display (91/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (73/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 859516
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1044
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2785
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 5W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 50/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 34/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Razr 40 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 31 points higher (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (98/100 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 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (83/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr 40 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (73/100 vs 42/100).

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 859516 3950082
Geekbench Single 1044 3639
Geekbench Multi 2785 11047
Display 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2640 1200x2608
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 30W 90W
Wireless charging 5W 50W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 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
Brightness (peak) 1400 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 170.8×74.0×7.4 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 188 g 224 g
Launch price — $892

Camera comparison

Motorola Razr 40

  • Main: 64MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
50
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Razr 40

  • 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2640
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
91
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Razr 40

  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 5W
34
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery

Overall performance score

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

Motorola Razr 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
56/100
859516 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +78.2%
3950082 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Motorola Razr 40 by 78.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Razr 40

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

$892

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (98/100 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 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (87/100 vs 50/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (83/100 vs 34/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr 40 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (73/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 by 31 points (87/100 vs 56/100).

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

The Motorola Razr 40 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 50/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).

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

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