Motorola Moto G77 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17

Verdict

The Motorola Moto G77 scores higher in 4 of 6 sections (camera, connectivity & features, performance and display), while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 leads in battery; they are even on design & durability.

The biggest difference is camera: 48 vs 14 points.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 is the newer model, announced 7 months after the Motorola Moto G77.

Choose the Motorola Moto G77 for camera and connectivity & features; choose the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 for battery.

Moto G77 leads in 16 fields
Redmi Note 17 leads in 7 fields
17 ties

40 scored fields compared

Score by section

Section scores	Moto G77	Redmi Note 17
Overall
Performance	50	39
Camera	48	14
Battery	66	81
Display	91	80
Design & durability	61	59
Connectivity & features	64	51

Full specifications

Only differences

Performance

Chipset performance index: Moto G77: 34/100(Better); Redmi Note 17: 25/100
Chipset: Moto G77: Dimensity 6400; Redmi Note 17: Snapdragon 4 Gen 4
RAM (max): Moto G77: 12 GB(Better); Redmi Note 17: 8 GB
Storage (max): Moto G77: 256 GB; Redmi Note 17: 256 GB
Process node: Moto G77: 6 nm; Redmi Note 17: 4 nm

Camera

Main camera resolution: Moto G77: 108 MP(Better); Redmi Note 17: 50 MP
Main sensor size: Moto G77: Unknown; Redmi Note 17: 1/2.76″
Optical stabilization (OIS): Moto G77: Yes(Better); Redmi Note 17: No
Ultra-wide camera: Moto G77: Yes(Better); Redmi Note 17: No
Telephoto camera: Moto G77: No; Redmi Note 17: No
Periscope lens: Moto G77: No; Redmi Note 17: No
Optical zoom: Moto G77: No; Redmi Note 17: No
Video recording: Moto G77: 1080p; Redmi Note 17: 1080p
Front camera: Moto G77: 32 MP(Better); Redmi Note 17: 16 MP
Front camera 4K video: Moto G77: No; Redmi Note 17: No

Battery

Battery capacity: Moto G77: 5200 mAh; Redmi Note 17: 7700 mAh(Better)
Battery endurance (EU label): Moto G77: 60:54 h; Redmi Note 17: 68:31 h(Better)
EU label cycles: Moto G77: 1200; Redmi Note 17: 1000
Wired charging: Moto G77: 30 W; Redmi Note 17: 45 W(Better)
Wireless charging: Moto G77: No; Redmi Note 17: No
Reverse charging: Moto G77: No; Redmi Note 17: Yes(Better)
Reverse charging type: Moto G77: No; Redmi Note 17: Wired

Display

Screen size: Moto G77: 6.78″; Redmi Note 17: 6.99″
Panel type: Moto G77: OLED; Redmi Note 17: OLED
Refresh rate: Moto G77: 120 Hz; Redmi Note 17: 120 Hz
Pixel density: Moto G77: 450 ppi(Better); Redmi Note 17: 375 ppi
Peak brightness: Moto G77: 5000 nits(Better); Redmi Note 17: 1800 nits
Resolution: Moto G77: 1272x2772; Redmi Note 17: 1080x2396
Screen protection: Moto G77: Corning Gorilla Glass 7i; Redmi Note 17: Corning Gorilla Glass 7i

Design & durability

Weight: Moto G77: 182 g(Better); Redmi Note 17: 225 g
Thickness: Moto G77: 7.3 mm(Better); Redmi Note 17: 8.5 mm
Dust & water resistance: Moto G77: IP5x (splash resistant); Redmi Note 17: IP65–IP67(Better)
Back material: Moto G77: Leather(Better); Redmi Note 17: Plastic
Frame material: Moto G77: Plastic; Redmi Note 17: Plastic
EU repairability class: Moto G77: A(Better); Redmi Note 17: C
EU drop resistance class: Moto G77: B(Better); Redmi Note 17: C
EU energy class: Moto G77: A; Redmi Note 17: B

Connectivity & features

5G: Moto G77: Yes; Redmi Note 17: Yes
Wi-Fi: Moto G77: Wi-Fi 5; Redmi Note 17: Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth: Moto G77: 5.4(Better); Redmi Note 17: 5.1
USB speed: Moto G77: USB 2.0; Redmi Note 17: USB 2.0
USB port: Moto G77: USB-C 2.0; Redmi Note 17: USB-C 2.0
DisplayPort output: Moto G77: No; Redmi Note 17: No
NFC: Moto G77: Yes; Redmi Note 17: Yes
eSIM: Moto G77: Yes(Better); Redmi Note 17: No
Ultra-wideband (UWB): Moto G77: No; Redmi Note 17: No
Satellite connectivity: Moto G77: No; Redmi Note 17: No
Stereo speakers: Moto G77: Yes(Better); Redmi Note 17: No
3.5 mm headphone jack: Moto G77: No; Redmi Note 17: No
Fingerprint reader: Moto G77: Side-mounted; Redmi Note 17: Under display (optical)(Better)
3D face unlock: Moto G77: No; Redmi Note 17: No
Infrared blaster: Moto G77: No; Redmi Note 17: Yes(Better)
FM radio: Moto G77: Unknown; Redmi Note 17: No
microSD slot: Moto G77: Yes; Redmi Note 17: Yes
Card slot: Moto G77: microSD (shared SIM slot); Redmi Note 17: microSD (shared SIM slot)

General

Operating system: Moto G77: Android 16; Redmi Note 17: Android 16
Launch price: Moto G77: $ 264.50; Redmi Note 17: € 239.90
Year: Moto G77: 2026; Redmi Note 17: 2026

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Original text from the source spec sheet, for reference.

—	Moto G77	Redmi Note 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, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 71	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66
5G bands	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 71, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA, LTE, 5G
Launch
Announced	2026, January 29	2026, August 27
Status	Available. Released 2026, January 29	Available. Released 2026, August 28
Body
Dimensions	164.2 x 77.4 x 7.3 mm (6.46 x 3.05 x 0.29 in)	169.7 x 79.1 x 8.5 mm (6.68 x 3.11 x 0.33 in)
Weight	182 g (6.42 oz)	225 g (7.94 oz)
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), silicone polymer (eco leather) back, plastic frame	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic back, plastic frame
SIM	· Nano-SIM + eSIM · 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 IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets)
Display
Type	AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR, 5000 nits (peak)	AMOLED, 120Hz, 700 nits (typ), 1200 nits (HBM), 1800 nits (peak)
Size	6.78 inches, 112.4 cm2 (~88.5% screen-to-body ratio)	6.99 inches, 118.7 cm2 (~88.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1272 x 2772 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~450 ppi density)	1080 x 2396 pixels (~375 ppi density)
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 7i	Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Platform
OS	Android 16	Android 16, HyperOS 3
Chipset	Mediatek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm)	Qualcomm SM4450-AF Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 (4 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.5 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Mali-G57 MC2	Adreno 613
Memory
Card slot	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM	128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM UFS 2.2
Main Camera
Dual	108 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm, AF	–
Features	Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video	1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS	1080p@30fps
Single	–	50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF
Selfie camera
Single	32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 0.64µm	16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.0"
Video	1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Sound
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)	Yes
3.5mm jack	No 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio	No 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio
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	5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD	5.1, A2DP, LE
Positioning	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS (B1I + B1C)
NFC	Yes	Yes (market/region dependent)
Radio	Unspecified	No
USB	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Infrared port	–	Yes
Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass Virtual proximity sensing
Battery
Type	5200 mAh	Si/C Li-Ion 7700 mAh
Charging	30W wired	45W wired, PD3.0 22.5W reverse wired
Misc
Colors	Pantone: Black Olive, Shaded Spruce	Celestial Purple, Sky Teal, Black
Models	XT2621-4	26081RA18G
Price	$ 264.50 / € 249.00 / £ 199.99	€ 239.90 / £ 219.00
EU LABEL
Energy	Class A	Class B
Battery	60:54h endurance, 1200 cycles	68:31h endurance, 1000 cycles
Free fall	Class B (180 falls)	Class C (90 falls)
Repairability	Class A	Class C