Motorola Moto G17 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Motorola Moto G17 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 40/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5200); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 358,383).
Motorola Moto G17
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Better portability (54/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G17 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 50 points higher (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (91/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G17 is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G17 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| 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 | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1050 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Motorola Moto G17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Moto G17
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Motorola Moto G17
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Motorola Moto G17 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Motorola Moto G17 by 91.0% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Moto G17
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (98/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (91/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (89/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G17 is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 by 50 points (90/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G17 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Motorola Moto G17 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G17 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Motorola Moto G17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.