Motorola Moto G05 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Motorola Moto G05 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 36/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 358,608); the Motorola Moto G05 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G05
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Motorola Moto G05 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 226g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G05 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 53 points higher (89/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 30/100). 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 G05 (97/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G05 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (64/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G05 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 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 / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G05
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G05
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G05
- 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
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G05 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G05 by 90.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G05
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (97/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (89/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (93/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (80/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G05 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (64/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G05 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 by 53 points (89/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G05 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto G05 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G05 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G05 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G05 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
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.