Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite vs Xiaomi 17
The Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 25/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 199,111); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.2mm).
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
Xiaomi 17
- Overall rating 25/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 200g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 62 points higher (87/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (95/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (63/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 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 | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
- Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite by 93.9% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (95/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (81/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite (63/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite over the Xiaomi 17?
The Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.