Motorola Moto G45 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Motorola Moto G45 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, 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 — 88/100 vs 45/100 (a 43-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 617,626); the Motorola Moto G45 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G45 by 43 points (88/100 vs 45/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Moto G45

Performance 48
Display 56
Camera 32
Battery 43
Portability 69
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 86

What makes Motorola Moto G45 better?

  • Lighter: 183g vs 219g

  • Better portability (69/100 vs 48/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 617626
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 938
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2183
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 56/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G45 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 43 points higher (88/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 32/100). 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 G45 (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G45 (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G45 (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G45 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G45 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (69/100 vs 48/100).

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 G45 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 617626 3998145
Geekbench Single 938 3639
Geekbench Multi 2183 11047
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 159
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 162.7×74.6×8.0 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 183 g 219 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Motorola Moto G45

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.69
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Moto G45

  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
56
display

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Moto G45

  • 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 G45 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G45 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
45/100
617626 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +84.6%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Motorola Moto G45 by 84.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Moto G45

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 G45 (98/100 vs 48/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G45 (81/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G45 (87/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G45 (89/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G45 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (69/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Moto G45 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G45 by 43 points (88/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G45 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Motorola Moto G45 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G45 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G45 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 48/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G45 over the 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.