Motorola Moto G13 vs Xiaomi 17

The Motorola Moto G13 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 35/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 346,495).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G13 by 52 points (87/100 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
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
What makes Motorola Moto G13 better?
  • Lighter: 183g vs 191g

  • Better portability (67/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 346495
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 420
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1364
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G13 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 52 points higher (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G13 (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G13 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G13 (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G13 (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G13 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).

Motorola Moto G13: The Motorola Moto G13 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 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
Processor MediaTek Helio G85 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 346495 3274157
Geekbench Single 420 3566
Geekbench Multi 1364 10162
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2656x1200
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 20W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 400 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.7×74.7×8.2 mm 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 183 g 191 g
Launch price $709
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G13
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G13
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G13
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Moto G13 MediaTek Helio G85
35/100
346495 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +89.4%
3274157 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Motorola Moto G13 by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G13
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17
$709
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G13 (95/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G13 (85/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G13 (81/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G13 (87/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G13 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G13 by 52 points (87/100 vs 35/100).

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

The Motorola Moto G13 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G13 or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 29/100).

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

The Motorola Moto G13 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.