Motorola Moto G35 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Motorola Moto G35 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 46/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 628,581); the Motorola Moto G35 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 226g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 by 42 points (88/100 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 Ultra
Performance 96
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88
What makes Motorola Moto G35 better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 226g

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 628581
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2186
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G35 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 42 points higher (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (93/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G35 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (68/100 vs 40/100).

Motorola Moto G35: The Motorola Moto G35 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: The Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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 Ultra
Processor Unisoc T760 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 628581 3593401
Geekbench Single 746 3640
Geekbench Multi 2186 11033
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 18W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 166
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 166.3×76.0×7.8 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 188 g 226 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G35
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G35
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G35
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G35 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G35 Unisoc T760
46/100
628581 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +82.5%
3593401 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G35 by 82.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G35
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (96/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (89/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (93/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (80/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G35 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (68/100 vs 40/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 by 42 points (88/100 vs 46/100).

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

The Motorola Moto G35 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 35/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G35 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto G35 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.