Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, 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 25/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 199,111); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite doesn't; the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite is noticeably lighter (200g vs 219g).
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 200g vs 219g
- Better portability (47/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 63 points higher (88/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (97/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.9×75.8×9.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 200 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
- Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite by 94.6% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (97/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (81/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (90/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite by 63 points (88/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite is a better fit for everyday use. 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.