Xiaomi or Motorola?

Which smartphone brand is right for you?

Xiaomiwins 6 of 7 categories
WINNER
Xiaomi

Xiaomi

Innovation for Everyone

4.3/5
|428,000 reviews
6
Wins
2010
Founded
mid
Price
Motorola

Motorola

Hello Moto

4.2/5
|98,000 reviews
1
Wins
1928
Founded
mid
Price

Head-to-Head Comparison

88
Camera Quality
Xiaomi wins
78
90
Performance
Xiaomi wins
82
90
Battery Life
Xiaomi wins
88
88
Display Quality
Xiaomi wins
80
78
Software & Updates
Motorola wins
90
85
Build Quality
Xiaomi wins
82
95
Value for Money
Xiaomi wins
88
Xiaomi

Xiaomi excels at

Camera QualityPerformanceBattery LifeDisplay QualityBuild QualityValue for Money
Motorola

Motorola excels at

Software & Updates

Pros & Cons

Xiaomi

Xiaomi

Exceptional value for money
Wide product range
Fast charging across range
Good display quality
MIUI has ads (can be disabled)
Software updates inconsistent
Motorola

Motorola

Near-stock Android
Excellent value
Good battery life
Water resistance on budget models
Camera quality lags
Slower updates

The Bottom Line

Choose Xiaomi if you want...

  • Value seekers
  • Spec enthusiasts
  • Budget-conscious buyers
  • Feature maximizers

Choose Motorola if you want...

  • Stock Android lovers
  • Value seekers
  • US/Americas buyers
  • Simple phone needs

Our pick: Xiaomi — Better overall scores and stronger performance across key categories. However, Motorola is the better choice if you prioritize software & updates.

Real-Time Brand Data

Stock prices, reviews, sentiment & more

Xiaomi

Xiaomi

Trade-In Program

Trade in your old device and save on Xiaomi products.

Student Discount

Up to 10% OFF

Special pricing for students and educators.

CameraBatteryPerformanceSoftwarePrice
G2
4.347882856321413
(1,982)
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TrustpilotGood
4.149992855684873
(542)
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Last updated: 2024-12-10
Motorola

Motorola

Trade-In Program

Trade in your old device and save on Motorola products.

Student Discount

Up to 10% OFF

Special pricing for students and educators.

CameraBatteryPerformanceSoftwarePrice
G2
4.23812325973661
(551)
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TrustpilotGood
3.891852229548597
(1,129)
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Last updated: 2024-12-10