Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, 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 25/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 199,111); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite doesn't; the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite is noticeably lighter (200g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite by 62 points (87/100 vs 25/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite

Performance 19
Display 39
Camera 12
Battery 43
Portability 47
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 88

What makes Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite better?

  • Lighter: 200g vs 224g

  • Better portability (47/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 199111
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 828
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 62 points higher (87/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor MediaTek Helio P35 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 199111 3950082
Geekbench Single 476 3639
Geekbench Multi 828 11047
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1200x2608
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 10W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 16 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie) Android 16
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.9×75.8×9.2 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 200 g 224 g
Launch price — $892

Camera comparison

Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite

  • Main: 16MP f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
12
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite

  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite MediaTek Helio P35
25/100
199111 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +95.0%
3950082 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite by 95.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

$892

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (98/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (81/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (87/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (83/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite by 62 points (87/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite 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.