Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Motorola Moto G8 Plus (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 34/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 329,457); the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is noticeably lighter (188g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Motorola Moto G8 Plus better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 224g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W 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 (83/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 53 points higher (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G8 Plus | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3950082 | |
| 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 | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×9.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 25MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 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 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G8 Plus and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Motorola Moto G8 Plus by 91.7% 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 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (98/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (81/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (83/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus by 53 points (87/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G8 Plus and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Motorola Moto G8 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 Plus over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.