Motorola One Macro vs Xiaomi 17
The Motorola One Macro (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70, 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 22/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 303,398); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola One Macro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola One Macro
Xiaomi 17
What makes Motorola One Macro better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 191g
- Overall rating 22/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 303398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola One Macro vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 65 points higher (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola One Macro (95/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola One Macro (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola One Macro (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola One Macro (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola One Macro | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P70 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 303398 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.6×75.4×9.0 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Motorola One Macro
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola One Macro
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola One Macro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- 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 One Macro and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Motorola One Macro by 91.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola One Macro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola One Macro (95/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola One Macro (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola One Macro (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola One Macro (87/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola One Macro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Motorola One Macro by 65 points (87/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola One Macro and the Xiaomi 17?
The Motorola One Macro has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola One Macro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola One Macro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Motorola One Macro 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.