Motorola Razr Fold vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Motorola Razr Fold (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1799 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 83/100 (a 6-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 3,057,215); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the stronger camera (166 vs 164); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably lighter (226g vs 285g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr Fold
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Motorola Razr Fold better?
- Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 3057215
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 68W
- Lighter: 226g vs 285g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1799
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Razr Fold vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 6 points higher (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Motorola Razr Fold — 74/100, 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 90/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Motorola Razr Fold are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr Fold is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Razr Fold | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 11047 | |
| Display | 8.1" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x2200 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX9 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.1×144.5×4.7 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 285 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
- 8.1" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 50W
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 Fold and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Motorola Razr Fold by 15.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $800. Xiaomi 17 Ultra was $800 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Motorola Razr Fold are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr Fold is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra edges out the Motorola Razr Fold by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr Fold and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Motorola Razr Fold has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr Fold over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Motorola Razr Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. 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.