Motorola Moto G17 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Motorola Moto G17 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 40/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 358,383); the Motorola Moto G17 is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.4mm).
Motorola Moto G17
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Better portability (54/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G17 vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 45 points higher (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G17 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (54/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G17 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1050 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Motorola Moto G17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Moto G17
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G17
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Motorola Moto G17 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G17 by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Moto G17
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (92/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (90/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (80/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G17 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (54/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 by 45 points (85/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G17 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto G17 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G17 over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto G17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.