Motorola Edge (2026) vs Xiaomi 17T
Verdict
Motorola Edge (2026) and Xiaomi 17T tie on the OH Rank at a score of 63. Motorola Edge (2026) wins on IP Protection and Main Camera; Xiaomi 17T wins on Performance and Software. Xiaomi 17T is 3.2mm wider than Motorola Edge (2026). Motorola Edge (2026) is the more recent release, from Jun 11, 2026.
Score Breakdown
Performance /15
Battery /15
Screen /15
IP Protection /15
Main Camera /15
Selfie /5
Video /5
SD Memory /5
Software /5
Desktop Replacement /5
TOTAL
63
63
Motorola Edge (2026)
72mm (2.83in) · Jun 11, 2026 · Rank #171
3+11+11+15+12+5+3+0+3+0 = 63
* TOP Software* TOP ProtectionMidrange
EDITORIAL: Motorola is happy to try different things and its middle model has shifted size and target audience a lot: from 7.9mm thickness 2 versions ago, to 6mm in the last iteration, to now back to standard (7.2mm) thickness and just 72mm(3in) width. The build remains excellent and includes full protection from dropps and elements. Screen is sharp, camera improved with addition of a tele lense and PDAF selfie.
PROs
very good build, good Dimensity 7450 with UFS 3.1 performance, >30hr endurance from a 5000mAh Si-C battery with sub-60min 68W (15W wireless) charging, <1000nits bright 460ppi 120Hz AMOLED screen with HDR10+ and very thin bezels, full IP69 with military standard impact protection, reliable 50MP 24mm OIS main + 10MP 73mm OIS telephoto + 50MP 12mm ultrawide (all with PDAF) setup, very good 50MP 21mm PDAF selfie, good video recording, stabile and feature rich stock-like Hello OS, AI button
CONs
frame is plastic again, no expandable memory, only 2 years of OS updates, no Ready For desktop replacement feature, slow USB-C 2.0 port (tho has OTG)
Xiaomi 17T
75.2mm (2.96in) · May 28, 2026 · Rank #172
9+11+11+12+9+3+3+0+5+0 = 63
* TOP SoftwareMidrange
EDITORIAL: The 17T is a mature model positioned just below Xiaomi's flagship phones. It gets a new (excellent) periscope telephoto lens and long-lasting battery while shaving almost 3mm(!) from it's width to put it into a one-hand-phone group. Good connectivity with PCs and Macs with lots of useful software features, long OS support (for a midranger). A very reliable phone if you're okay with paying a small premium.
PROs
solid build with likable design, fast midrange Dimensity 8500 Ultra with UFS 4.1 performance, 36hr endurance from a 6500mAh Si-C battery with 60min 67W charging, sub-1100nits 460ppi AMOLED screen with Dolby Vision and high PWM dimming, IP68 protection, very reliable 50MP 23mm main + 50MP 115mm periscope telephoto (both OIS PDAF) + 12MP 15mm ultrawide setup, 32MP 21mm selfie, 5 years of updates for mature and AI feature rich HyperOS
CONs
plastic frame and back panel, relatively slow 67W wired charging (no wireless), not a very bright screen with no LTPO tech, no expandable storage, no desktop replacement or Video Out on a slow USB-C 2.0 port (there is OTG), relatively expensive
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