Motorola Moto E15 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Motorola Moto E15 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme, 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 34/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 32 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 358,608); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto E15 doesn't; the Motorola Moto E15 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto E15
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Motorola Moto E15 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 219g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto E15 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 54 points higher (88/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto E15 (97/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto E15 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto E15 (90/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto E15 (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto E15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (64/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto E15 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 (Go edition) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 188 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto E15
- Main: 32MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto E15
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto E15
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto E15 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Motorola Moto E15 by 90.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto E15
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto E15 (97/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto E15 (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto E15 (90/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto E15 (90/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto E15 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (64/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto E15 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto E15 by 54 points (88/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto E15 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Motorola Moto E15 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto E15 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto E15 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto E15 over the 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.