Motorola Moto G15 Power vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Motorola Moto G15 Power (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 40/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 358,608); the Motorola Moto G15 Power is noticeably lighter (203g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G15 Power
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Motorola Moto G15 Power better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 219g
- Better portability (48/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G15 Power vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 48 points higher (88/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G15 Power (97/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G15 Power (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G15 Power (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G15 Power (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G15 Power is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G15 Power | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.0×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 203 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G15 Power
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G15 Power
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G15 Power
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G15 Power and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Motorola Moto G15 Power by 90.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto G15 Power
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G15 Power (97/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G15 Power (81/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G15 Power (90/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G15 Power (90/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G15 Power is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G15 Power or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G15 Power by 48 points (88/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G15 Power and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Motorola Moto G15 Power has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G15 Power or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G15 Power or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G15 Power over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.