Motorola Moto G17 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Motorola Moto G17 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 40/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5200); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 358,383).
Motorola Moto G17
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G17 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 31 points higher (71/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G17 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G17 is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G17 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1050 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Motorola Moto G17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Motorola Moto G17
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G17
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Moto G17 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Motorola Moto G17 by 86.4% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Moto G17
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (90/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (84/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G17 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (77/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G17 is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 by 31 points (71/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G17 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola Moto G17 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G17 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola Moto G17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.