Motorola Moto G8 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Motorola Moto G8 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 25/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 329,457); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G8 doesn't; the Motorola Moto G8 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Motorola Moto G8 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 235g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 67 points higher (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (56/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G8 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.8×9.0 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G8
- Main: 16MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G8 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Motorola Moto G8 by 93.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G8
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (100/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (82/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (100/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (92/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (56/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G8 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 by 67 points (92/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G8 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Motorola Moto G8 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G8 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G8 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.