Motorola Moto G Play (2026) vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 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 40/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 524,785).
Motorola Moto G Play (2026)
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Overall rating 40/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 202g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 46 points higher (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (81/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Play (2026) | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.2×76.4×8.5 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Motorola Moto G Play (2026)
- Main: 32MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Moto G Play (2026)
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G Play (2026)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Motorola Moto G Play (2026) and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Motorola Moto G Play (2026) by 85.3% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Moto G Play (2026)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (95/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (81/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (84/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) by 46 points (86/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Motorola Moto G Play (2026) has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Motorola Moto G Play (2026) is a better fit for everyday use. 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.