Motorola Moto G Fast vs Xiaomi 17

The Motorola Moto G Fast (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 25/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 329,457); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G Fast doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.1mm).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast by 62 points (87/100 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
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
What makes Motorola Moto G Fast better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 191g

  • Overall rating 25/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G Fast vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 62 points higher (87/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (95/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).

Motorola Moto G Fast: The Motorola Moto G Fast 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 Fast Xiaomi 17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 329457 3274157
Geekbench Single 321 3566
Geekbench Multi 1128 10162
Display 6.4" IPS LCD 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1560 2656x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 10W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
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 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 10 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.9×75.7×9.1 mm 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 189 g 191 g
Launch price $709
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Fast
  • Main: 16MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
15
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Fast
  • 6.4" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1560
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Fast
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
22
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 Fast and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G Fast Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
25/100
329457 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +89.9%
3274157 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Motorola Moto G Fast by 89.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G Fast
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17
$709
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (95/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (85/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (81/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (87/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast by 62 points (87/100 vs 25/100).

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

The Motorola Moto G Fast has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 15/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 24/100).

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

The Motorola Moto G Fast 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.