Motorola Razr 70 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1099 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 77/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 3,126,402); the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Motorola Razr 70 Ultra better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 226g
- Better display (95/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 68W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1099
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 12 points higher (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Motorola Razr 70 Ultra — 64/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is a bit better (95/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra (93/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra (80/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (68/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Razr 70 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.0" pOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2992 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.5×74.0×7.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra
- 7.0" pOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2992
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Razr 70 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Motorola Razr 70 Ultra by 13.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Xiaomi 17 Ultra was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is a bit better (95/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra (93/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra (80/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (68/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.