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Motorola Signature vs Xiaomi 17 Max

WINNER
Motorola Signature
78.9Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi 17 Max
71.4Inno Score
73.5Performance64.4
94.2Display63.8
69.3Camera74.3
73.5Battery92
94.7Features60
6 spec wins — Motorola Signature4 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Max

InnoReviews verdict

Motorola Signature wins this phone face-off, 78.9 to 71.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+35) and display (+30). Xiaomi 17 Max still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Motorola Signature

  • Stronger performance score: 74 vs 64
  • Stronger display score: 94 vs 64
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
  • 77% higher Peak brightness: 6,200 nits vs 3,500 nits
  • 56% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Stronger camera score: 74 vs 69
  • Stronger battery score: 92 vs 74
  • 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
  • 54% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,200 mAh
  • 11% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 90 W

Display

Display comparison: Motorola Signature versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecMotorola SignatureXiaomi 17 Max
Screen size6.8 ″6.9 ″+1%
Panel typeLTPO AMOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1264x27801200x2608
Pixel density446 ppi+7%416 ppi
Refresh rate165 Hz+38%120 Hz
Peak brightness6,200 nits+77%3,500 nits
Screen-to-body95.2 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Motorola Signature versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecMotorola SignatureXiaomi 17 Max
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 5Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Geekbench 6 (single)2,908Top 17%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)9,678Top 10%—
RAM (max)16 GB16 GB
Storage options256GB/512GB/1TB256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 4.1UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Motorola Signature versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecMotorola SignatureXiaomi 17 Max
Main camera50 MP200 MP+300%
Main aperturef/1.6f/1.65
Ultra-wide50 MP50 MP
Telephoto50 MP50 MP
Optical zoom3 x3 x
Max video8K@30fps—
Front camera50 MP+56%32 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Motorola Signature versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecMotorola SignatureXiaomi 17 Max
Capacity5,200 mAh8,000 mAh+54%
Wired charging90 W100 W+11%
Wireless charging50 W50 W

Design

Design comparison: Motorola Signature versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecMotorola SignatureXiaomi 17 Max
Weight186 g+15%219 g
Thickness7 mm+14%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP68/IP69IP68/IP69
Frame materialAluminumFiberglass

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Motorola Signature versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecMotorola SignatureXiaomi 17 Max
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth6.05.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYes—

Software

Software comparison: Motorola Signature versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecMotorola SignatureXiaomi 17 Max
OS at launchAndroid 16Android 16 (HyperOS 3)
OS update pledge7 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Motorola Signature versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecMotorola SignatureXiaomi 17 Max
Stereo speakersYes—
3.5mm jackNoNo

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