Motorola ThinkPhone vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Motorola ThinkPhone (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 64/100 (a 24-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 1,289,763); the Motorola ThinkPhone is noticeably lighter (188g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone by 24 points (88/100 vs 64/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola ThinkPhone

Performance 70
Display 90
Camera 42
Battery 61
Portability 64
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Max

Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 90

What makes Motorola ThinkPhone better?

  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 188g vs 219g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1289763
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 61/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola ThinkPhone vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 24 points higher (88/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone (97/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola ThinkPhone is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola ThinkPhone notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (64/100 vs 40/100).

Motorola ThinkPhone: The Motorola ThinkPhone is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Max: 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola ThinkPhone Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1289763 3654776
Geekbench Single 1761 3639
Geekbench Multi 4688 11047
Display 6.6" P-OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2608x1200
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 68W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 158.8×74.4×8.3 mm —
Weight 188 g 219 g
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

Motorola ThinkPhone

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Display comparison

Motorola ThinkPhone

  • 6.6" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
90
display

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Motorola ThinkPhone

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
61
battery

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola ThinkPhone and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola ThinkPhone Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
64/100
1289763 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +64.7%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Motorola ThinkPhone by 64.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola ThinkPhone

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Max

$799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone (97/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola ThinkPhone is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone (90/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone (90/100 vs 61/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola ThinkPhone notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (64/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola ThinkPhone or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone by 24 points (88/100 vs 64/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola ThinkPhone and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Motorola ThinkPhone has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola ThinkPhone or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola ThinkPhone or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 70/100).

Should you choose the Motorola ThinkPhone over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Motorola ThinkPhone is a better fit for active 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.