Motorola Moto G Power (2026) vs Xiaomi Redmi 17C

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Verdict

The Motorola Moto G Power (2026) scores higher in 5 of 6 sections (camera, design & durability, display, connectivity & features and performance), while the Xiaomi Redmi 17C leads in battery.

The biggest difference is camera: 38 vs 12 points.

The Xiaomi Redmi 17C is the newer model, announced 8 months after the Motorola Moto G Power (2026).

Choose the Motorola Moto G Power (2026) for camera and design & durability; choose the Xiaomi Redmi 17C for battery.

Moto G Power (2026) leads in 10 fields
Redmi 17C leads in 5 fields
21 ties

36 scored fields compared

Score by section

Section scores	Moto G Power (2026)	Redmi 17C
Overall
Performance	39	36
Camera	38	12
Battery	51	77
Display	62	48
Design & durability	79	59
Connectivity & features	68	54

Full specifications

Only differences

Performance

Chipset performance index: Moto G Power (2026): 30/100; Redmi 17C: 30/100
Chipset: Moto G Power (2026): Dimensity 6300; Redmi 17C: Dimensity 6300
RAM (max): Moto G Power (2026): 8 GB(Better); Redmi 17C: 6 GB
Storage (max): Moto G Power (2026): 128 GB; Redmi 17C: 128 GB
Process node: Moto G Power (2026): 6 nm; Redmi 17C: 6 nm

Camera

Main camera resolution: Moto G Power (2026): 50 MP; Redmi 17C: 50 MP
Main sensor size: Moto G Power (2026): 1/2.88″; Redmi 17C: 1/2.76″(Better)
Optical stabilization (OIS): Moto G Power (2026): Yes(Better); Redmi 17C: No
Ultra-wide camera: Moto G Power (2026): Yes(Better); Redmi 17C: No
Telephoto camera: Moto G Power (2026): No; Redmi 17C: No
Periscope lens: Moto G Power (2026): No; Redmi 17C: No
Optical zoom: Moto G Power (2026): No; Redmi 17C: No
Video recording: Moto G Power (2026): 1080p; Redmi 17C: 1080p
Front camera: Moto G Power (2026): 32 MP(Better); Redmi 17C: 8 MP
Front camera 4K video: Moto G Power (2026): No; Redmi 17C: No

Battery

Battery capacity: Moto G Power (2026): 5200 mAh; Redmi 17C: 6000 mAh(Better)
Battery endurance (EU label): Moto G Power (2026): Unknown; Redmi 17C: 77:49 h
EU label cycles: Moto G Power (2026): Unknown; Redmi 17C: 1000
Wired charging: Moto G Power (2026): 30 W; Redmi 17C: 33 W(Better)
Wireless charging: Moto G Power (2026): No; Redmi 17C: No
Reverse charging: Moto G Power (2026): No; Redmi 17C: Yes(Better)
Reverse charging type: Moto G Power (2026): No; Redmi 17C: Wired

Display

Screen size: Moto G Power (2026): 6.8″; Redmi 17C: 6.9″
Panel type: Moto G Power (2026): LCD; Redmi 17C: LCD
Refresh rate: Moto G Power (2026): 120 Hz; Redmi 17C: 120 Hz
Pixel density: Moto G Power (2026): 387 ppi(Better); Redmi 17C: 254 ppi
Peak brightness: Moto G Power (2026): 1000 nits(Better); Redmi 17C: 810 nits
Resolution: Moto G Power (2026): 1080x2388; Redmi 17C: 720x1600
Screen protection: Moto G Power (2026): Corning Gorilla Glass 7i; Redmi 17C: Unknown

Design & durability

Weight: Moto G Power (2026): 208 g(Better); Redmi 17C: 211 g
Thickness: Moto G Power (2026): 8.7 mm; Redmi 17C: 8.1 mm(Better)
Dust & water resistance: Moto G Power (2026): IP68 + IP69(Better); Redmi 17C: IP5x (splash resistant)
Back material: Moto G Power (2026): Leather; Redmi 17C: Unknown
Frame material: Moto G Power (2026): Plastic; Redmi 17C: Unknown
EU repairability class: Moto G Power (2026): Unknown; Redmi 17C: C
EU drop resistance class: Moto G Power (2026): Unknown; Redmi 17C: A
EU energy class: Moto G Power (2026): Unknown; Redmi 17C: A

Connectivity & features

5G: Moto G Power (2026): Yes; Redmi 17C: Yes
Wi-Fi: Moto G Power (2026): Wi-Fi 5; Redmi 17C: Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth: Moto G Power (2026): Unknown; Redmi 17C: 5.4
USB speed: Moto G Power (2026): USB 2.0; Redmi 17C: USB 2.0
USB port: Moto G Power (2026): USB-C 2.0; Redmi 17C: USB-C 2.0
DisplayPort output: Moto G Power (2026): No; Redmi 17C: No
NFC: Moto G Power (2026): Yes; Redmi 17C: Yes
eSIM: Moto G Power (2026): Yes(Better); Redmi 17C: No
Ultra-wideband (UWB): Moto G Power (2026): No; Redmi 17C: No
Satellite connectivity: Moto G Power (2026): No; Redmi 17C: No
Stereo speakers: Moto G Power (2026): Yes(Better); Redmi 17C: No
3.5 mm headphone jack: Moto G Power (2026): Yes; Redmi 17C: Yes
Fingerprint reader: Moto G Power (2026): Side-mounted; Redmi 17C: Side-mounted
3D face unlock: Moto G Power (2026): No; Redmi 17C: No
Infrared blaster: Moto G Power (2026): No; Redmi 17C: No
FM radio: Moto G Power (2026): Yes; Redmi 17C: Yes
microSD slot: Moto G Power (2026): Yes; Redmi 17C: Yes
Card slot: Moto G Power (2026): microSD; Redmi 17C: microSD

General

Operating system: Moto G Power (2026): Android 16; Redmi 17C: Android 16
Launch price: Moto G Power (2026): $ 171.47; Redmi 17C: € 189.99
Year: Moto G Power (2026): 2025; Redmi 17C: 2026

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Original text from the source spec sheet, for reference.

—	Moto G Power (2026)	Redmi 17C
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 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71	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	2, 5, 7, 12, 14, 25, 26, 29, 30, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 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	2025, December 16	2026, August 25
Status	Available. Released 2026, January 08	Available. Released 2026, August 25
Body
Dimensions	166.6 x 77.1 x 8.7 mm (6.56 x 3.04 x 0.34 in)	171.6 x 79.5 x 8.1 mm (6.76 x 3.13 x 0.32 in)
Weight	208 g (7.34 oz)	211 g (7.44 oz)
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), silicone polymer (eco leather) back, plastic frame	–
SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) 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)
Display
Type	IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1000 nits (HBM)	IPS LCD, 120Hz, 810 nits (HBM)
Size	6.8 inches, 110.9 cm2 (~86.3% screen-to-body ratio)	6.9 inches, 114.9 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1080 x 2388 pixels (~387 ppi density)	720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~254 ppi density)
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 7i	–
Platform
OS	Android 16	Android 16
Chipset	Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)	Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Mali-G57 MC2	Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
Card slot	microSDXC (dedicated slot)	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal	128GB 8GB RAM UFS 2.2	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM UFS 2.2
Main Camera
Dual	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ 13mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm, AF	50 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF Auxiliary lens
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama	LED flash, HDR
Video	1080p@30/60fps	1080p@30fps
Selfie camera
Single	32 MP, f/2.2, (wide)	8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Features	–	HDR
Sound
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)	Yes
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	Yes	5.4, A2DP, LE
Positioning	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC	Yes	Yes (market/region dependent)
Radio	FM radio	FM radio
USB	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass Virtual proximity sensing
Battery
Type	5200 mAh	6000 mAh
Charging	30W wired	33W wired, PD, 50% in 28 min 10W reverse wired
Misc
Colors	Pantone: Evening Blue, Pure Cashmere	Coffee Brown, Dark Night, Purple Dawn
Models	XT2617-1	25078RA3EE
Price	$ 171.47	€ 189.99 / ₹ 20,999
SAR EU	–	0.99 W/kg (head) 0.95 W/kg (body)
EU LABEL
Energy	–	Class A
Battery	–	77:49h endurance, 1000 cycles
Free fall	–	Class A (270 falls)
Repairability	–	Class C