Motorola Moto G06 vs Redmi 17C
The Motorola Moto G06 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra; launch prices were $125 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G06 leads — 38/100 vs 32/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G06 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Moto G06 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G06
Redmi 17C
What makes Motorola Moto G06 better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5160 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 194g vs 206g
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 46/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Redmi 17C better?
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $125
- Overall rating 32/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G06 vs the Redmi 17C, the Motorola Moto G06 scores 6 points higher (38/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G06 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G06 — 56/100, Redmi 17C — 52/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G06 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G06 and the Redmi 17C are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G06 is a bit better (59/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G06 | Redmi 17C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 171.4×77.5×8.3 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $125 | $100 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G06
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G06
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G06
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G06 and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $25. Redmi 17C was $25 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G06 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G06 and the Redmi 17C are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G06 is a bit better (59/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G06 or the Redmi 17C?
The Motorola Moto G06 edges out the Redmi 17C by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G06 and the Redmi 17C?
The Motorola Moto G06 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi 17C — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G06 or the Redmi 17C?
The Motorola Moto G06 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G06 over the Redmi 17C?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Motorola Moto G06 (30/100 vs 10/100).