Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Motorola Moto G8 Plus (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, 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 34/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 329,457); the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is noticeably lighter (188g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Motorola Moto G8 Plus better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 219g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 54 points higher (88/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (89/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G8 Plus | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×9.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 25MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G8 Plus and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Motorola Moto G8 Plus by 91.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto G8 Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (98/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (81/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (89/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus by 54 points (88/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G8 Plus and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Motorola Moto G8 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 Plus 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.