Motorola Moto G37 vs Xiaomi 17

The Motorola Moto G37 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $239 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 43/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,732 vs 524,785).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G37 by 44 points (87/100 vs 43/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G37
Performance 43
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 48
Portability 66
Value for money 42
Xiaomi 17
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
What makes Motorola Moto G37 better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $239 vs $709

  • Better portability (66/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3207732 vs 524785
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1980
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 20W

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G37 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 44 points higher (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G37 — 42/100, Xiaomi 17 — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G37 (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G37 (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G37 (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G37 (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G37 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).

Motorola Moto G37: The Motorola Moto G37 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 G37 Xiaomi 17
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 524785 3207732
Geekbench Single 771 3566
Geekbench Multi 1980 10162
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1604 2656x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 20W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 1050 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP68
Dimensions 166.2×76.5×7.8 mm 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 191 g 191 g
Launch price $239 $709
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G37
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G37
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1604
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G37
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
48
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 G37 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G37 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
43/100
524785 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +83.6%
3207732 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Motorola Moto G37 by 83.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G37
$239
Xiaomi 17
$709

Launch price difference: $470. Motorola Moto G37 was $470 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G37 (95/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G37 (85/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G37 (81/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G37 (87/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G37 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G37 or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G37 by 44 points (87/100 vs 43/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G37 and the Xiaomi 17?

The Motorola Moto G37 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G37 or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G37 or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G37 over the Xiaomi 17?

The Motorola Moto G37 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.