Motorola Moto G Fast vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Motorola Moto G Fast (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, 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 25/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 329,457); the Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast by 65 points (90/100 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 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 92
What makes Motorola Moto G Fast better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 219g

  • Better portability (54/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G Fast vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 65 points higher (90/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (91/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (89/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Fast is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).

Motorola Moto G Fast: The Motorola Moto G Fast 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, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G Fast Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 329457 3998145
Geekbench Single 321 3640
Geekbench Multi 1128 11033
Display 6.4" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1560 1200x2608
Refresh rate 2160 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 10W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 16 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.9×75.7×9.1 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 189 g 219 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Fast
  • Main: 16MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
15
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Fast
  • 6.4" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1560
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Fast
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
22
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 Fast and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G Fast Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
25/100
329457 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100 +91.8%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Motorola Moto G Fast by 91.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G Fast
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (98/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (91/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (87/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (89/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Fast is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast by 65 points (90/100 vs 25/100).

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

The Motorola Moto G Fast has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 15/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 24/100).

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

The Motorola Moto G Fast 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, budget-conscious buyers.