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Moto G86 Power 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Max

Moto G86 Power 5G
50.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 17 Max
71.4Inno Score
28.9Performance64.4
72.5Display63.8
45.9Camera74.3
64Battery92
52Features60
3 spec wins — Moto G86 Power 5G9 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Max

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 17 Max wins this phone face-off, 71.4 to 50.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+36) and camera (+28). Moto G86 Power 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Moto G86 Power 5G

  • Stronger display score: 73 vs 64
  • 29% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 3,500 nits
  • 10% lower weight: 198 g vs 219 g

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 29
  • Stronger camera score: 74 vs 46
  • Stronger battery score: 92 vs 64
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 52
  • 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP

Display

Display comparison: Moto G86 Power 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecMoto G86 Power 5GXiaomi 17 Max
Screen size6.67 ″6.9 ″+3%
Panel typepOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1220x27121200x2608
Pixel density446 ppi+7%416 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits+29%3,500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Moto G86 Power 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecMoto G86 Power 5GXiaomi 17 Max
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7400Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
RAM (max)8 GB16 GB+100%
Storage options128GB256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Moto G86 Power 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecMoto G86 Power 5GXiaomi 17 Max
Main camera50 MP200 MP+300%
Main aperturef/1.88f/1.65
Ultra-wide8 MP50 MP+525%
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video4K@30fps—
Front camera32 MP32 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Moto G86 Power 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecMoto G86 Power 5GXiaomi 17 Max
Capacity6,720 mAh8,000 mAh+19%
Wired charging33 W100 W+203%
Wireless charging0 W50 W

Design

Design comparison: Moto G86 Power 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecMoto G86 Power 5GXiaomi 17 Max
Weight198 g+10%219 g
Thickness8.7 mm8.2 mm+6%
IP ratingIP68/IP69IP68/IP69
Frame materialPlasticFiberglass

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Moto G86 Power 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecMoto G86 Power 5GXiaomi 17 Max
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNo—

Software

Software comparison: Moto G86 Power 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecMoto G86 Power 5GXiaomi 17 Max
OS at launchAndroid 15Android 16 (HyperOS 3)
OS update pledge1 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Moto G86 Power 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecMoto G86 Power 5GXiaomi 17 Max
Stereo speakersYes—
3.5mm jackNoNo

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