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 (3,248,535 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Fast
Xiaomi 17
What makes Motorola Moto G Fast better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 191g
- Overall rating 25/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Fast | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3248535 | |
| 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/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Fast
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Fast
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G Fast and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Motorola Moto G Fast by 89.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto G Fast
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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 Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.