Motorola Moto G (2023) vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Motorola Moto G (2023) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 41/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 477,542); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G (2023) doesn't; the Motorola Moto G (2023) is noticeably lighter (189g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) by 49 points (90/100 vs 41/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G (2023)
Performance 41
Display 56
Camera 29
Battery 43
Portability 61
Value for money 58
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money
What makes Motorola Moto G (2023) better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 219g

  • Better portability (61/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 477542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1816
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G (2023) vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 49 points higher (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (91/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).

Motorola Moto G (2023): The Motorola Moto G (2023) is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G (2023) Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 477542 3998145
Geekbench Single 746 3640
Geekbench Multi 1816 11033
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 2160 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 15W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.0×75.0×8.4 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 189 g 219 g
Price $150
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G (2023)
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G (2023)
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
56
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G (2023)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G (2023) and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G (2023) Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
41/100
477542 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100 +88.1%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Motorola Moto G (2023) by 88.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto G (2023)
$150
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (98/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (91/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (87/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (89/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G (2023) or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) by 49 points (90/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G (2023) and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Motorola Moto G (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G (2023) or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G (2023) or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G (2023) over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Motorola Moto G (2023) is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.