Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1499 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 78/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 3,379,591); the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 219g
- Better display (95/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 3379591
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 30W
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1499
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 10 points higher (88/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 — 66/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100; 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 Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is a bit better (95/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (68/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3379591 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2992 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 30W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1499 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026
- 7.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2992
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 30W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 by 7.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $700. Xiaomi 17 Max was $700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is a bit better (95/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 (90/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 (90/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (68/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.