Motorola Moto G84 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Motorola Moto G84 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 50/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 592,015); the Motorola Moto G84 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G84
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Motorola Moto G84 better?
- Lighter: 166g vs 219g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G84 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 38 points higher (88/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G84 (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Motorola Moto G84 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G84 (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G84 (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G84 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (83/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G84 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×74.4×7.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 166 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G84
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G84
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G84
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G84 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Motorola Moto G84 by 83.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G84
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G84 (97/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Motorola Moto G84 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G84 (90/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G84 (90/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G84 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (83/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G84 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G84 by 38 points (88/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G84 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Motorola Moto G84 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G84 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G84 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G84 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.