Motorola Moto G41 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Motorola Moto G41 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 42/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 348,562); the Motorola Moto G41 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G41
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Motorola Moto G41 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 219g
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G41 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 46 points higher (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G41 (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G41 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G41 (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G41 (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G41 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (69/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G41 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×73.9×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 178 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G41
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G41
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G41
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G41 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Motorola Moto G41 by 90.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G41
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G41 (97/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G41 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G41 (90/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G41 (90/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G41 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (69/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G41 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G41 by 46 points (88/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G41 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Motorola Moto G41 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G41 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G41 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G41 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.