Motorola Moto G17 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Motorola Moto G17 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 40/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5200); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 358,383).
Motorola Moto G17
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G17 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 47 points higher (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G17 is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G17 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1050 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Motorola Moto G17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Moto G17
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G17
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Motorola Moto G17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Motorola Moto G17 by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Moto G17
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (98/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (81/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (83/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G17 is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 by 47 points (87/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G17 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Motorola Moto G17 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G17 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Motorola Moto G17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.