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.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G100S
Redmi 17C
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).
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
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G100S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G100S
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G100S and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Moto G100S leads Redmi 17C by 131.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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.