Motorola ThinkPhone vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Motorola ThinkPhone (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 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 64/100 (a 23-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 1,289,763); the Motorola ThinkPhone is noticeably lighter (188g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone by 23 points (87/100 vs 64/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola ThinkPhone

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

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 88

What makes Motorola ThinkPhone better?

  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 188g vs 224g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1289763
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 68W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 61/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola ThinkPhone vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 23 points higher (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone (98/100 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 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola ThinkPhone notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (64/100 vs 42/100).

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

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola ThinkPhone Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1289763 3950082
Geekbench Single 1761 3639
Geekbench Multi 4688 11047
Display 6.6" P-OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1200x2608
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 68W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 158.8×74.4×8.3 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 188 g 224 g
Launch price — $892

Camera comparison

Motorola ThinkPhone

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

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Motorola ThinkPhone

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

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Motorola ThinkPhone

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

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola ThinkPhone and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola ThinkPhone Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
64/100
1289763 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +67.3%
3950082 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Motorola ThinkPhone by 67.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola ThinkPhone

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

$892

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone (98/100 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 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone (87/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone (83/100 vs 61/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola ThinkPhone notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (64/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola ThinkPhone or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone by 23 points (87/100 vs 64/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola ThinkPhone and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Motorola ThinkPhone has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola ThinkPhone or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola ThinkPhone or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 70/100).

Should you choose the Motorola ThinkPhone over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Motorola ThinkPhone is a better fit for active users. 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.