Motorola Moto G Max vs Xiaomi Redmi 17
Verdict
The Motorola Moto G Max scores higher in 2 of 6 sections (camera and display), while the Xiaomi Redmi 17 leads in battery, connectivity & features and performance; they are even on design & durability.
The biggest difference is camera: 25 vs 10 points.
Choose the Motorola Moto G Max for camera and display; choose the Xiaomi Redmi 17 for battery and connectivity & features.
- Moto G Max leads in 6 fields
- Redmi 17 leads in 4 fields
- 27 ties
37 scored fields compared
Score by section
| Section scores | Moto G Max | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ||
| Performance | 39 | 43 |
| Camera | 25 | 10 |
| Battery | 58 | 71 |
| Display | 63 | 49 |
| Design & durability | 51 | 51 |
| Connectivity & features | 50 | 60 |
Full specifications
Performance
- Chipset performance index
- Moto G Max: 30/100
- Redmi 17: 30/100
- Chipset
- Moto G Max: Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
- Redmi 17: Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
- RAM (max)
- Moto G Max: 6 GB
- Redmi 17: 8 GB(Better)
- Storage (max)
- Moto G Max: 256 GB
- Redmi 17: 256 GB
- Process node
- Moto G Max: 4 nm
- Redmi 17: 4 nm
Camera
- Main camera resolution
- Moto G Max: 50 MP
- Redmi 17: 50 MP
- Optical stabilization (OIS)
- Moto G Max: No
- Redmi 17: No
- Ultra-wide camera
- Moto G Max: Yes(Better)
- Redmi 17: No
- Telephoto camera
- Moto G Max: No
- Redmi 17: No
- Periscope lens
- Moto G Max: No
- Redmi 17: No
- Optical zoom
- Moto G Max: No
- Redmi 17: No
- Video recording
- Moto G Max: 1080p
- Redmi 17: 1080p
- Front camera
- Moto G Max: 32 MP(Better)
- Redmi 17: 8 MP
- Front camera 4K video
- Moto G Max: No
- Redmi 17: No
Battery
- Battery capacity
- Moto G Max: 7000 mAh
- Redmi 17: 7500 mAh
- Wired charging
- Moto G Max: 30 W
- Redmi 17: 45 W(Better)
- Wireless charging
- Moto G Max: No
- Redmi 17: No
- Reverse charging
- Moto G Max: No
- Redmi 17: Yes(Better)
- Reverse charging type
- Moto G Max: No
- Redmi 17: Wired
Display
- Screen size
- Moto G Max: 6.72″
- Redmi 17: 6.9″
- Panel type
- Moto G Max: LCD
- Redmi 17: LCD
- Refresh rate
- Moto G Max: 120 Hz
- Redmi 17: 120 Hz
- Pixel density
- Moto G Max: 391 ppi(Better)
- Redmi 17: 254 ppi
- Peak brightness
- Moto G Max: 1050 nits(Better)
- Redmi 17: 825 nits
- Resolution
- Moto G Max: 1080x2400
- Redmi 17: 720x1600
- Screen protection
- Moto G Max: Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
- Redmi 17: Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Design & durability
- Weight
- Moto G Max: 213 g(Better)
- Redmi 17: 232 g
- Thickness
- Moto G Max: 8.6 mm(Better)
- Redmi 17: 8.8 mm
- Dust & water resistance
- Moto G Max: IP5x (splash resistant)
- Redmi 17: IP5x (splash resistant)
- Back material
- Moto G Max: Unknown
- Redmi 17: Leather
- Frame material
- Moto G Max: Plastic
- Redmi 17: Plastic
Connectivity & features
- 5G
- Moto G Max: Yes
- Redmi 17: Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Moto G Max: Wi-Fi 5
- Redmi 17: Wi-Fi 5
- Bluetooth
- Moto G Max: 5.1
- Redmi 17: 5.1
- USB speed
- Moto G Max: USB 2.0
- Redmi 17: USB 2.0
- USB port
- Moto G Max: USB-C 2.0
- Redmi 17: USB-C 2.0
- DisplayPort output
- Moto G Max: No
- Redmi 17: No
- NFC
- Moto G Max: No
- Redmi 17: Yes(Better)
- eSIM
- Moto G Max: No
- Redmi 17: No
- Ultra-wideband (UWB)
- Moto G Max: No
- Redmi 17: No
- Satellite connectivity
- Moto G Max: No
- Redmi 17: No
- Stereo speakers
- Moto G Max: Yes
- Redmi 17: Yes
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Moto G Max: Yes
- Redmi 17: Yes
- Fingerprint reader
- Moto G Max: Side-mounted
- Redmi 17: Side-mounted
- 3D face unlock
- Moto G Max: No
- Redmi 17: No
- Infrared blaster
- Moto G Max: No
- Redmi 17: No
- FM radio
- Moto G Max: Yes
- Redmi 17: Yes
- microSD slot
- Moto G Max: Yes
- Redmi 17: Yes
- Card slot
- Moto G Max: microSD (shared SIM slot)
- Redmi 17: microSD (shared SIM slot)
General
- Operating system
- Moto G Max: Android 16
- Redmi 17: Android 16
- OS updates (major versions)
- Moto G Max: 2
- Redmi 17: Unknown
- Launch price
- Moto G Max: ₹ 22,080
- Redmi 17: $ 212.50
- Year
- Moto G Max: 2026
- Redmi 17: 2026
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| — | Moto G Max | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | 2026, August 10 | 2026, August 10 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, August 14 | Available. Released 2026, August 10 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 166.2 x 76.5 x 8.6 mm (6.54 x 3.01 x 0.34 in) | 170.1 x 78.4 x 8.8 mm (6.70 x 3.09 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 213 g (7.51 oz) | 232 g (8.18 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic back or silicone polymer (eco leather) back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) MIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) RGB light (on the back) |
| Display | ||
| Type | IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1050 nits (HBM) | IPS LCD, 120Hz, 825 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.72 inches, 109.6 cm2 (~86.2% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.9 inches, 114.9 cm2 (~86.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~391 ppi density) | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~254 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android 16, up to 2 major OS updates | Android 16, HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM6435-AA Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno | Adreno 613 |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM UFS 3.1 | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM UFS 2.2 |
| Main Camera | ||
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.95”, 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie camera | ||
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 0.7µm | 8 MP, f/2.1, (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | – | HDR |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio | Yes |
| Comms | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | No | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass Virtual proximity sensing |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Si/C Li-Ion 7000 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion 7500 mAh - version 1 Si/C Li-Ion 7900 mAh - version 2 |
| Charging | 30W wired | 45W wired, 51% in 40 min, 100% in 96 min 22.5W reverse wired |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Pantone: Alaskan Blue, Malaga (Burgundy), Stargazer (Slate) | Absolute Black, Deep Blue (Endless Blue), Vivid Orange (Eternal Orange) |
| Price | ₹ 22,080 | $ 212.50 / € 219.99 |