Motorola Moto G05 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Motorola Moto G05 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme, 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 36/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5200); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G05
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Motorola Moto G05 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 192g
- Overall rating 36/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G05 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 50 points higher (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 30/100). 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 G05 (95/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G05 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 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 / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G05
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G05
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G05
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G05 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Motorola Moto G05 by 90.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto G05
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (95/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (84/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G05 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 by 50 points (86/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G05 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Motorola Moto G05 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G05 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G05 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G05 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
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.