Motorola Moto G52 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Motorola Moto G52 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 424,216); the Motorola Moto G52 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G52
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Motorola Moto G52 better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 219g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G52 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 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 35/100). 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 G52 (97/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G52 (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G52 (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G52 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (78/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G52 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.1×74.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 169 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G52
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G52
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G52
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G52 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Motorola Moto G52 by 88.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G52
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G52 (97/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G52 (90/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G52 (90/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G52 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (78/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G52 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G52 by 46 points (88/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G52 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Motorola Moto G52 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G52 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G52 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G52 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.