Motorola Moto S30 Pro vs Xiaomi 17
The Motorola Moto S30 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G, 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 59/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4400); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 1,208,784); the Motorola Moto S30 Pro is noticeably lighter (172g vs 191g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
Xiaomi 17
What makes Motorola Moto S30 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 172g vs 191g
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (81/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 3996
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto S30 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 28 points higher (87/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (95/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (81/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto S30 Pro | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1208784 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1605 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3996 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MYUI 4.0 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×71.2×7.5 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- 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 S30 Pro and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Motorola Moto S30 Pro by 64.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (95/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (81/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (87/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (81/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto S30 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro by 28 points (87/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto S30 Pro and the Xiaomi 17?
The Motorola Moto S30 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto S30 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto S30 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto S30 Pro over the Xiaomi 17?
The Motorola Moto S30 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.