Motorola Moto G45 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Motorola Moto G45 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 617,626); the Motorola Moto G45 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G45
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Motorola Moto G45 better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 226g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G45 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 32/100). 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 G45 (97/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G45 (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G45 (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G45 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G45 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (69/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G45 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 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 | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.7×74.6×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G45
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G45
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G45
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G45 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G45 by 83.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G45
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G45 (97/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G45 (89/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G45 (93/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G45 (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G45 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (69/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G45 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G45 by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G45 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto G45 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G45 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G45 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G45 over the 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.