Motorola Moto G22 vs Xiaomi 17

The Motorola Moto G22 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37, 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 31/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 215,798).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G22 by 56 points (87/100 vs 31/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Moto G22

Performance 14
Display 44
Camera 35
Battery 43
Portability 62
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17

Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 88

What makes Motorola Moto G22 better?

  • Lighter: 185g vs 191g

  • Overall rating 31/100

What makes Xiaomi 17 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 215798
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 198
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 868
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 14/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 62/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G22 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 56 points higher (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G22 (95/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G22 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G22 (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G22 (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Motorola Moto G22 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).

Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 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 G22 Xiaomi 17
Processor MediaTek Helio G37 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 215798 3404616
Geekbench Single 198 3566
Geekbench Multi 868 10162
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2656x1200
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 15W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 164.0×75.0×8.5 mm 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 185 g 191 g
Launch price — $709

Camera comparison

Motorola Moto G22

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Xiaomi 17

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Moto G22

  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display

Xiaomi 17

  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Moto G22

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Xiaomi 17

  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G22 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G22 MediaTek Helio G37
31/100
215798 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +93.7%
3404616 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Motorola Moto G22 by 93.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Moto G22

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17

$709

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G22 (95/100 vs 14/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G22 (85/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G22 (81/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G22 (87/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Motorola Moto G22 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Moto G22 or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G22 by 56 points (87/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G22 and the Xiaomi 17?

The Motorola Moto G22 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G22 or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G22 or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 14/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G22 over the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.