Moto G Max vs Redmi 17
20Performance20
46.7Display40.9
34.1Camera29
65.2Battery71.3
52Features60
6 spec wins — Moto G Max5 spec wins — Redmi 17
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Moto G Max scores 40.4 against 40.2 for Redmi 17. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Moto G Max edges ahead in display and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Moto G Max
- Stronger display score: 47 vs 41
- Stronger camera score: 34 vs 29
- 300% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 8 MP
- 54% higher Pixel density: 391 ppi vs 254 ppi
- 27% higher Peak brightness: 1,050 nits vs 825 nits
Reasons to pick the Redmi 17
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 65
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 52
- 50% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 30 W
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Moto G Max | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 |
| Pixel density | 391 ppi+54% | 254 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,050 nits+27% | 825 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86 % | 86.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | Moto G Max | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Moto G Max | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+300% | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Moto G Max | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 7,500 mAh+7% |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 45 W+50% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Moto G Max | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 213 g+8% | 232 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm+2% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Moto G Max | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Moto G Max | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Moto G Max | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |