Motorola Moto G Play (2023) vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 24/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 215,798); the Xiaomi 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Play (2023)
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Motorola Moto G Play (2023) better?
- Overall rating 24/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 215798
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 198
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 868
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 203g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 62 points higher (86/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (95/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (64/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Play (2023) | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G37 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 215798 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 198 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 868 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.2×76.5×9.4 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2023)
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2023)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Play (2023)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G Play (2023) and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Motorola Moto G Play (2023) by 94.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G Play (2023)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (95/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (81/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (64/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) by 62 points (86/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Motorola Moto G Play (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.