Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Motorola Moto G8 Plus (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 34/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 329,457); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Motorola Moto G8 Plus better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 192g
- Overall rating 34/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 52 points higher (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (95/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G8 Plus | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×9.1 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 25MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G8 Plus and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Motorola Moto G8 Plus by 90.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (95/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (85/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (81/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (84/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus by 52 points (86/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G8 Plus and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Motorola Moto G8 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 Plus over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.