Motorola Moto G Play (2026) vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 40/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,338 vs 524,785); the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) is noticeably lighter (202g vs 226g).
Motorola Moto G Play (2026)
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Lighter: 202g vs 226g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579338 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 48 points higher (88/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (93/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (80/100 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 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 3579338 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.2×76.4×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Motorola Moto G Play (2026)
- Main: 32MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Moto G Play (2026)
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G Play (2026)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Motorola Moto G Play (2026) and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (96/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (89/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (93/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (80/100 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 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto G Play (2026) has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto G Play (2026) is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.