Motorola Moto G 2026 vs Redmi 17C

The Motorola Moto G 2026 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra; launch prices were $200 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G 2026 leads — 44/100 vs 33/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G 2026 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Moto G 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (524,785 vs 358,383); the Motorola Moto G 2026 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't.

The Motorola Moto G 2026 is noticeably better than the Redmi 17C — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G 2026
Performance 43
Display 55
Camera 37
Battery 50
Portability 52
Value for money 50
Redmi 17C
Performance 30
Display 55
Camera 10
Battery 54
Portability 53
Value for money 50
What makes Motorola Moto G 2026 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 524785 vs 358383
  • Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1416
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5160 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 202g vs 206g

  • Higher performance (43/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
What makes Redmi 17C better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $200

  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better portability (53/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G 2026 vs the Redmi 17C, the Motorola Moto G 2026 scores 11 points higher (44/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 leads (37/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G 2026 — 50/100, Redmi 17C — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C and the Motorola Moto G 2026 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C and the Motorola Moto G 2026 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).

Motorola Moto G 2026: The Motorola Moto G 2026 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi 17C: The Redmi 17C is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G 2026 Redmi 17C
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6300 MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
AnTuTu 524785 358383
Geekbench Single 771 432
Geekbench Multi 1980 1416
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.9" IPS LCD
Resolution 1600x720 720x1640
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 30W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 4GB 4GB
Storage 128GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 600 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 167.2×76.4×8.5 mm
Weight 202 g 206 g
Launch price $200 $100
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G 2026
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Redmi 17C
  • Main: 13MP f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G 2026
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Redmi 17C
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G 2026
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Redmi 17C
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless charging: no data
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G 2026 and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G 2026 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
44/100
524785 AnTuTu
Redmi 17C MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
33/100 -46.4%
358383 AnTuTu

Motorola Moto G 2026 leads Redmi 17C by 46.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G 2026
$200
Redmi 17C
$100

Launch price difference: $100. Redmi 17C was $100 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C and the Motorola Moto G 2026 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C and the Motorola Moto G 2026 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G 2026 or the Redmi 17C?

The Motorola Moto G 2026 is noticeably better than the Redmi 17C — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G 2026 and the Redmi 17C?

The Motorola Moto G 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Redmi 17C — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G 2026 or the Redmi 17C?

The Motorola Moto G 2026 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G 2026 or the Redmi 17C?

The Motorola Moto G 2026 leads on performance (43/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G 2026 over the Redmi 17C?

The Motorola Moto G 2026 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 17C is a better fit for everyday use.