Motorola Moto G Play (2023) vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 24/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 215,798); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) doesn't; the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) is noticeably lighter (203g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Play (2023)
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Motorola Moto G Play (2023) better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 224g
- Overall rating 24/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 215798
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 198
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 868
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 63 points higher (87/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (98/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Play (2023) | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G37 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 215798 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 198 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 868 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.2×76.5×9.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2023)
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2023)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Play (2023)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G Play (2023) and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Motorola Moto G Play (2023) by 94.5% 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 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (98/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (81/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (87/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) by 63 points (87/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Motorola Moto G Play (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.