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).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 by 50 points (90/100 vs 40/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G17
Performance 30
Display 56
Camera 39
Battery 48
Portability 54
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 92
What makes Motorola Moto G17 better?

  • Better portability (54/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Motorola Moto G17: The Motorola Moto G17 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: 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.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G17
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
56
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G17
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G17 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G17 MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme
40/100
358383 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100 +91.0%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Motorola Moto G17 by 91.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G17
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.