Motorola Moto G (2022) vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Motorola Moto G (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, 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 42/100 (a 46-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 515,647); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G (2022) doesn't; the Motorola Moto G (2022) is noticeably lighter (204g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2022) by 46 points (88/100 vs 42/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Moto G (2022)

Performance 40
Display 44
Camera 31
Battery 66
Portability 42
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Max

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

What makes Motorola Moto G (2022) better?

  • Lighter: 204g vs 219g

  • Better portability (42/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 690
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1736
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G (2022) vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 46 points higher (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2022) (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2022) (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2022) (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2022) (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G (2022) and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).

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 Moto G (2022) Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 700 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 515647 3654776
Geekbench Single 690 3639
Geekbench Multi 1736 11047
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2608x1200
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging — 100W
Wireless charging — 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 165.4×75.8×9.4 mm —
Weight 204 g 219 g
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

Motorola Moto G (2022)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
31
camera

Xiaomi 17 Max

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

Display comparison

Motorola Moto G (2022)

  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display

Xiaomi 17 Max

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

Battery and charging

Motorola Moto G (2022)

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery

Xiaomi 17 Max

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

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G (2022) and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G (2022) MediaTek Dimensity 700
42/100
515647 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +85.9%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Motorola Moto G (2022) by 85.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Moto G (2022)

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Max

$799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2022) (97/100 vs 40/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2022) (81/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2022) (90/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2022) (90/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G (2022) and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Moto G (2022) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2022) by 46 points (88/100 vs 42/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G (2022) and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Motorola Moto G (2022) has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G (2022) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G (2022) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G (2022) 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.