Motorola Moto G35 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Motorola Moto G35 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, 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 46/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 628,581); the Motorola Moto G35 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 by 44 points (90/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G35
Performance 46
Display 66
Camera 35
Battery 43
Portability 68
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 G35 better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 219g

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 628581
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2186
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G35 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 44 points higher (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G35 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (68/100 vs 48/100).

Motorola Moto G35: The Motorola Moto G35 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 G35 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Unisoc T760 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 628581 3998145
Geekbench Single 746 3640
Geekbench Multi 2186 11033
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 2160 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 166.3×76.0×7.8 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 188 g 219 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G35
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G35
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G35
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
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 G35 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G35 Unisoc T760
46/100
628581 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100 +84.3%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Motorola Moto G35 by 84.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G35
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 G35 (98/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (91/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (87/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (89/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G35 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (68/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G35 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 by 44 points (90/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G35 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Motorola Moto G35 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G35 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G35 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G35 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Motorola Moto G35 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.