Motorola Moto G17 vs Xiaomi 17
The Motorola Moto G17 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 40/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 358,383).
Motorola Moto G17
Xiaomi 17
- Overall rating 40/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G17 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 47 points higher (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (95/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G17 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Motorola Moto G17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G17
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Motorola Moto G17 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Motorola Moto G17 by 89.1% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Moto G17
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (95/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (85/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (81/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (87/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Motorola Moto G17 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G17 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Motorola Moto G17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.