Motorola Moto G8 Power vs Xiaomi 17
The Motorola Moto G8 Power (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, 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 32/100 (a 55-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 (3,248,535 vs 329,457); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G8 Power doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Xiaomi 17
What makes Motorola Moto G8 Power better?
- Overall rating 32/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 197g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 Power vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 55 points higher (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 21/100). 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 (95/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power (81/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power (63/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G8 Power | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2300 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×75.8×9.6 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Power
- Main: 16MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Power
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2300
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G8 Power
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G8 Power and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Motorola Moto G8 Power by 89.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power (95/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power (85/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power (81/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power (63/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G8 Power or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power by 55 points (87/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G8 Power and the Xiaomi 17?
The Motorola Moto G8 Power has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G8 Power or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 21/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G8 Power or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 Power over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.