Motorola Moto G Play (2024) vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Motorola Moto G Play (2024) (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 36/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 424,216); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G Play (2024) doesn't; the Motorola Moto G Play (2024) is noticeably lighter (185g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2024) by 51 points (87/100 vs 36/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Moto G Play (2024)

Performance 31
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 65
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 88

What makes Motorola Moto G Play (2024) better?

  • Lighter: 185g vs 224g

  • Better portability (65/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 424216
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G Play (2024) vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 51 points higher (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 30/100). 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 (2024) (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2024) (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2024) (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2024) (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Play (2024) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (65/100 vs 42/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Moto G Play (2024) Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 424216 3950082
Geekbench Single 412 3639
Geekbench Multi 1423 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 15W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 500 nits —
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.8×75.0×8.3 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 185 g 224 g
Launch price — $892

Camera comparison

Motorola Moto G Play (2024)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Moto G Play (2024)

  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Moto G Play (2024)

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G Play (2024) and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G Play (2024) Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
36/100
424216 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +89.3%
3950082 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Motorola Moto G Play (2024) by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Moto G Play (2024)

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

$892

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2024) (98/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2024) (81/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2024) (87/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2024) (83/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Play (2024) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (65/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Play (2024) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2024) by 51 points (87/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Play (2024) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Motorola Moto G Play (2024) has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Play (2024) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Play (2024) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Play (2024) 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.