Motorola Moto G13 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Motorola Moto G13 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 35/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 346,495); the Motorola Moto G13 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 226g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G13 by 53 points (88/100 vs 35/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G13
Performance 29
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 67
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Performance 96
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88
What makes Motorola Moto G13 better?
  • Lighter: 183g vs 226g

  • Better portability (67/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 346495
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 420
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1364
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G13 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 53 points higher (88/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 29/100). 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 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G13 (96/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G13 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G13 (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G13 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (67/100 vs 40/100).

Motorola Moto G13: The Motorola Moto G13 is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G13 Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Helio G85 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 346495 3593401
Geekbench Single 420 3640
Geekbench Multi 1364 11033
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 3200x1440
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 20W 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 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 400 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.7×74.7×8.2 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 183 g 226 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G13
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G13
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G13
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G13 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G13 MediaTek Helio G85
35/100
346495 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +90.4%
3593401 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G13 by 90.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G13
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G13 (96/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G13 (89/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G13 (93/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G13 (80/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G13 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (67/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G13 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G13 by 53 points (88/100 vs 35/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G13 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto G13 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G13 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 G13 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G13 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto G13 is a better fit for everyday use. 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.