Motorola Moto G17 vs Poco X8 Pro
The Motorola Moto G17 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 40/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 358,383).
Motorola Moto G17
Poco X8 Pro
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G17 vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro scores 24 points higher (64/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (76/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G17 and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Motorola Moto G17 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G17 | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 1982033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 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 | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Motorola Moto G17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Motorola Moto G17
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G17
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Moto G17 and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Motorola Moto G17 by 81.9% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Moto G17
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (76/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (83/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G17 and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (68/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Motorola Moto G17 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 by 24 points (64/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G17 and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Motorola Moto G17 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G17 over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Motorola Moto G17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.