Motorola Razr 40 vs Xiaomi 17
The Motorola Razr 40 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 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 56/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 859,516).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr 40
Xiaomi 17
What makes Motorola Razr 40 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 191g
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 859516
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2785
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 5W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Razr 40 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 31 points higher (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 40 is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr 40 is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Razr 40 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 859516 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1044 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2785 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2640 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 5W | 50W | |
| 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 | 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 | 170.8×74.0×7.4 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr 40
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Razr 40
- 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr 40
- 4200 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 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Motorola Razr 40 by 73.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Razr 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (95/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 40 is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (81/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 40 (87/100 vs 34/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr 40 is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr 40 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Motorola Razr 40 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr 40 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr 40 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr 40 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.