Motorola Moto G Play (2021) vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, 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 — 88/100 vs 24/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 251,428); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) doesn't; the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) is noticeably lighter (204g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Motorola Moto G Play (2021) better?
- Lighter: 204g vs 219g
- Overall rating 24/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 251428
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 272
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 992
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 64 points higher (88/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (98/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Play (2021) | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 251428 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 272 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 992 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.6×76.0×9.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G Play (2021) and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Motorola Moto G Play (2021) by 93.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (98/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (81/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (89/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) by 64 points (88/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) over the 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.