Motorola Moto S50 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Motorola Moto S50 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 56/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4310); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 879,714); the Motorola Moto S50 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto S50
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Motorola Moto S50 better?
- Lighter: 170g vs 192g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4310 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto S50 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 30 points higher (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S50 (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S50 (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S50 (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto S50 is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto S50 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO P-OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2670 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4310 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.1×71.2×8.1 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto S50
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto S50
- 6.4" LTPO P-OLED
- Resolution: 1272x2670
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto S50
- 4310 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto S50 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Motorola Moto S50 by 75.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto S50
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S50 (95/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S50 (81/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S50 (84/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto S50 is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto S50 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S50 by 30 points (86/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto S50 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Motorola Moto S50 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto S50 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto S50 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto S50 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.