Motorola Moto G35 vs Xiaomi 17

The Motorola Moto G35 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, 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 46/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 628,581).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 by 41 points (87/100 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
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
What makes Motorola Moto G35 better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 191g

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 628581
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2186
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G35 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 41 points higher (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 46/100). 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 G35 (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G35 is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).

Motorola Moto G35: The Motorola Moto G35 is a better fit for everyday use.
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 G35 Xiaomi 17
Processor Unisoc T760 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 628581 3274157
Geekbench Single 746 3566
Geekbench Multi 2186 10162
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2656x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 18W 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 / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
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 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 188 g 191 g
Launch price $709
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G35
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G35
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G35
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • 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 G35 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G35 Unisoc T760
46/100
628581 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +80.8%
3274157 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Motorola Moto G35 by 80.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G35
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17
$709
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (95/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (85/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (81/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (87/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G35 is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 by 41 points (87/100 vs 46/100).

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

The Motorola Moto G35 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

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

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

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

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 46/100).

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

The Motorola Moto G35 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.