Moto G96 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Max
21.8Performance64.4
56.9Display63.8
45.9Camera74.3
52.6Battery92
52Features60
3 spec wins — Moto G96 5G10 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17 Max wins this phone face-off, 71.4 to 42.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+43) and battery (+39). Moto G96 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 G96 5G
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 19% lower weight: 178 g vs 219 g
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 22
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 57
- Stronger camera score: 74 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 52
Display
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | pOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 416 ppi+5% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 3,500 nits+119% |
Performance
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,016Bottom 33% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,922Bottom 36% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.65 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh | 8,000 mAh+45% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 100 W+203% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 178 g+19% | 219 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+3% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Fiberglass |
Connectivity
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 1 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | — |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |