Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, 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 25/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 199,111); the Xiaomi 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite better?
- Overall rating 25/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 200g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 61 points higher (86/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (95/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (64/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 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 | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.9×75.8×9.2 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite by 94.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (95/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (81/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (64/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite by 61 points (86/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite 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.