Motorola Razr 70 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17
The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1099 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 77/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 3,126,402).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra
Xiaomi 17
What makes Motorola Razr 70 Ultra better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (95/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 191g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $1099
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 10 points higher (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Motorola Razr 70 Ultra — 64/100, Xiaomi 17 — 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 and the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is a bit better (95/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Razr 70 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10162 | |
| Display | 7.0" pOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2992 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.5×74.0×7.2 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra
- 7.0" pOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2992
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
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 70 Ultra and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Motorola Razr 70 Ultra by 3.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $390. Xiaomi 17 was $390 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is a bit better (95/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra (81/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra (87/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17?
The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17?
The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.