Motorola Moto G Fast vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Motorola Moto G Fast (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, 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 25/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 329,457); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G Fast doesn't; the Motorola Moto G Fast is noticeably lighter (189g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast by 63 points (88/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Fast
Performance 24
Display 39
Camera 15
Battery 22
Portability 54
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 88
What makes Motorola Moto G Fast better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 219g

  • Better portability (54/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G Fast vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 63 points higher (88/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (97/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (90/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Fast is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).

Motorola Moto G Fast: The Motorola Moto G Fast is a better fit for everyday use.
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 Fast Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 329457 3654776
Geekbench Single 321 3640
Geekbench Multi 1128 11033
Display 6.4" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1560 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 10W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 16 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 10 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.9×75.7×9.1 mm
Weight 189 g 219 g
Launch price $799
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Fast
  • Main: 16MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
15
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Fast
  • 6.4" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1560
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Fast
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Moto G Fast Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
25/100
329457 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +91.0%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Motorola Moto G Fast by 91.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G Fast
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (97/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (81/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (90/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (90/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Fast is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Fast or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast by 63 points (88/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Fast and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Motorola Moto G Fast has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Fast or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 15/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Fast or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Fast over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Motorola Moto G Fast is a better fit for everyday use. 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.