Motorola Moto G100S vs Redmi 17C

The Motorola Moto G100S (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, while the Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra; launch prices were $130 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G100S leads — 51/100 vs 32/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G100S has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Moto G100S is faster in AnTuTu (829,894 vs 358,608); the Motorola Moto G100S has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't.

The Motorola Moto G100S is noticeably better than the Redmi 17C — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Moto G100S

Performance 55
Display 66
Camera 33
Battery 57
Portability 47
Value for money 82

Redmi 17C

Performance 30
Display 55
Camera 10
Battery 46
Portability 53
Value for money 52

What makes Motorola Moto G100S better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 829894 vs 358608
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1009 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2892 vs 1416
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5160 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (55/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (33/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (66/100 vs 55/100)

What makes Redmi 17C better?

  • Lighter: 206g vs 210g
  • Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $130

  • Better portability (53/100 vs 47/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G100S vs the Redmi 17C, the Motorola Moto G100S scores 19 points higher (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G100S leads (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G100S leads (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G100S leads (57/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G100S — 82/100, 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, the Motorola Moto G100S notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G100S is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G100S notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G100S is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C is a bit better (53/100 vs 47/100).

Motorola Moto G100S: The Motorola Moto G100S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Moto G100S Redmi 17C
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
AnTuTu 829894 358608
Geekbench Single 1009 432
Geekbench Multi 2892 1416
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.9" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1640
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 30W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1050 nits 600 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64 IP64
Dimensions 166.2×76.5×8.6 mm 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm
Weight 210 g 206 g
Launch price $130 $100

Camera comparison

Motorola Moto G100S

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
33
camera

Redmi 17C

  • Main: 13MP f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Moto G100S

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Redmi 17C

  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Moto G100S

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery

Redmi 17C

  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G100S and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G100S Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
51/100
829894 AnTuTu
Redmi 17C MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
32/100 -131.4%
358608 AnTuTu

Motorola Moto G100S leads Redmi 17C by 131.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Moto G100S

$130

Redmi 17C

$100

Launch price difference: $30. Redmi 17C was $30 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G100S notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (55/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G100S is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G100S notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (33/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G100S is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C is a bit better (53/100 vs 47/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Moto G100S or the Redmi 17C?

The Motorola Moto G100S is noticeably better than the Redmi 17C — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G100S and the Redmi 17C?

The Motorola Moto G100S has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Redmi 17C — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G100S or the Redmi 17C?

The Motorola Moto G100S leads on camera score (33/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G100S or the Redmi 17C?

The Motorola Moto G100S leads on performance (55/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G100S over the Redmi 17C?

The Motorola Moto G100S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.