Motorola Moto G Play (2026) vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 40/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 32 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 524,785); the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) is noticeably lighter (202g vs 219g).
Motorola Moto G Play (2026)
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 202g vs 219g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 32MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 48 points higher (88/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (90/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Play (2026) | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.2×76.4×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 202 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Motorola Moto G Play (2026)
- Main: 32MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Moto G Play (2026)
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G Play (2026)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Motorola Moto G Play (2026) and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Motorola Moto G Play (2026) by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Moto G Play (2026)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (97/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (81/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (90/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (90/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) by 48 points (88/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Motorola Moto G Play (2026) has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Motorola Moto G Play (2026) is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.