Motorola Moto G (2023) vs Xiaomi 17

The Motorola Moto G (2023) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $150 and $958. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 41/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 477,542); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G (2023) doesn't.

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) by 46 points (87/100 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
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
What makes Motorola Moto G (2023) better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 191g
  • Cheaper: $150 vs $958

  • Overall rating 41/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 477542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1816
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G (2023) vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 46 points higher (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Motorola Moto G (2023) are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (86/100 vs 58/100).

Motorola Moto G (2023): The Motorola Moto G (2023) is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 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 (2023) Xiaomi 17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 477542 3274157
Geekbench Single 746 3566
Geekbench Multi 1816 10162
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2656x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 15W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
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 256GB / 512GB
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 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 189 g 191 g
Price $150 $958
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G (2023)
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G (2023)
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
56
display
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G (2023)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Moto G (2023) Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
41/100
477542 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +85.4%
3274157 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Motorola Moto G (2023) by 85.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto G (2023)
$150
Xiaomi 17
$958

Price difference: $808. Motorola Moto G (2023) is cheaper by $808.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (95/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (85/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (81/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (87/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Motorola Moto G (2023) are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (86/100 vs 58/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) by 46 points (87/100 vs 41/100).

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

The Motorola Moto G (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 29/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 41/100).

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

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