Motorola Moto G17 vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max

The Motorola Moto G17 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; estimated prices are $198 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 40/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5200); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 358,383).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 by 31 points (71/100 vs 40/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G17
Performance 30
Display 56
Camera 39
Battery 48
Portability 54
Value for money 44
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 88
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money
What makes Motorola Moto G17 better?
  • Cheaper: $198 vs $300

  • Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 358383
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 1416
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G17 vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 31 points higher (71/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (88/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G17 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G17 is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100).

Motorola Moto G17: The Motorola Moto G17 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max: The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G17 Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 358383 2728128
Geekbench Single 432 2680
Geekbench Multi 1416 8358
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
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 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 219 g
Price $198 $300
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G17
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
56
display
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G17
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G17 and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G17 MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme
40/100
358383 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100 +86.9%
2728128 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Motorola Moto G17 by 86.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto G17
$198
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300

Price difference: $102. Motorola Moto G17 is cheaper by $102.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (88/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (84/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G17 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (80/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G17 is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 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 Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Motorola Moto G17 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G17 over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Motorola Moto G17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.