Motorola Moto G Power vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Motorola Moto G Power (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, 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 31/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 329,457); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G Power doesn't; the Motorola Moto G Power is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Power by 57 points (88/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Power
Performance 24
Display 57
Camera 17
Battery 43
Portability 44
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 88
What makes Motorola Moto G Power better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 219g

  • Better portability (44/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 17/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G Power vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 57 points higher (88/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Power (97/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Power (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Power (90/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Power (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Power and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).

Motorola Moto G Power: The Motorola Moto G Power is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Max: 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G Power Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 329457 3654776
Geekbench Single 321 3640
Geekbench Multi 1128 11033
Display 6.4" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2300 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 10W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 16 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 10.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.9×75.8×9.6 mm
Weight 199 g 219 g
Launch price $799
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Power
  • Main: 16MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
17
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Power
  • 6.4" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2300
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Power
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G Power and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G Power Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
31/100
329457 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +91.0%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Motorola Moto G Power by 91.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G Power
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Power (97/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Power (81/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Power (90/100 vs 17/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Power (90/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Power and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Power or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Power by 57 points (88/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Power and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Motorola Moto G Power has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Power or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 17/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Power or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Power over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Motorola Moto G Power 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.