Motorola Moto G Power 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 46/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 593,307); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G Power 5G doesn't; the Motorola Moto G Power 5G is noticeably lighter (185g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Power 5G
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Motorola Moto G Power 5G better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 219g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2299
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G Power 5G vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 42 points higher (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Power 5G (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Power 5G (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Power 5G (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Power 5G is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Power 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×74.8×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Power 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Power 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Power 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G Power 5G and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Motorola Moto G Power 5G by 85.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Power 5G (98/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Power 5G (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Power 5G (89/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Power 5G is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Power 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Power 5G by 42 points (88/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Power 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Motorola Moto G Power 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Power 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Power 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Power 5G over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.