Motorola S50 Neo vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Motorola S50 Neo (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 51/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 617,626); the Motorola S50 Neo is noticeably lighter (171g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola S50 Neo
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Motorola S50 Neo better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 224g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola S50 Neo vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 36 points higher (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Motorola S50 Neo are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (83/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola S50 Neo significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (80/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola S50 Neo | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×73.1×7.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Motorola S50 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola S50 Neo
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola S50 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola S50 Neo and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Motorola S50 Neo by 84.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola S50 Neo
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (98/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Motorola S50 Neo are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo (83/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola S50 Neo significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (80/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola S50 Neo or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola S50 Neo by 36 points (87/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola S50 Neo and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Motorola S50 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola S50 Neo or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola S50 Neo or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Motorola S50 Neo over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.