Moto G84 vs Xiaomi 15
The Verdict
Moto G84 and Xiaomi 15 occupy completely different market segments, making direct comparison challenging. Moto G84 delivers solid mid-range performance with a 6.55-inch P-OLED display at 120Hz and 1300 nits brightness, powered by Snapdragon 695. Its 50MP main camera with OIS and 5000mAh battery with 33W charging suit everyday users well. At $279, the value proposition for basic tasks is excellent. Xiaomi 15, priced at $599, operates in flagship territory with Snapdragon 8 Elite processing, significantly brighter 3200-nit LTPO AMOLED display, and far superior camera capabilities including 8K video, 50MP telephoto, and 32MP front camera. The 5400mAh battery charges faster (90W wired, 50W wireless) and includes USB-C 3.2 plus Wi-Fi 7. Build quality clearly favors Xiaomi with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and aluminum frame versus Moto's plastic design. If budget is primary concern and you need a reliable daily driver, Moto G84 offers exceptional value. However, those wanting premium performance, superior optics, and faster charging should invest in Xiaomi 15. These aren't alternatives, but rather products for different buyer profiles.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Moto G84 if…
- →P-OLED display at a budget price is rare
- →5000 mAh battery with excellent endurance
- →Lightweight and thin at 168 g
Buy the Xiaomi 15 if…
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers top-tier performance
- →Triple 50MP camera system with Leica optics at a competitive price
- →Compact 6.36-inch size with flagship specs — rare in 2025
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Moto G84
Pros
- P-OLED display at a budget price is rare
- 5000 mAh battery with excellent endurance
- Lightweight and thin at 168 g
- Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
- Clean near-stock Android
Cons
- Snapdragon 695 struggles with heavy games
- No wireless charging
- IP52 is basic splash resistance
- Only Wi-Fi 5 at this point
- Slow software update cadence from Motorola
Xiaomi 15
Pros
- Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers top-tier performance
- Triple 50MP camera system with Leica optics at a competitive price
- Compact 6.36-inch size with flagship specs — rare in 2025
- Blazing 90W wired charging fills the 5400 mAh battery in under 30 minutes
- 3200-nit peak brightness is excellent for outdoor visibility
Cons
- HyperOS still carries some bloatware and ad placements
- 2.6x telephoto lacks the reach of 5x periscope competitors
- Limited global availability compared to Samsung and Apple
- No headphone jack
Full Specifications
| Spec | Moto G84 | Xiaomi 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 168 g | 191 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, glass front | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 160.04 x 74.04 x 7.99 mm | 152.3 x 71.2 x 8.08 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS (Light Fusion 900 sensor) |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 1080p@60fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.2, 115-degree |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2.6x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5400 mAh |
| Charging | 33W TurboPower | 90W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.55 inches | 6.36 inches |
| Type | P-OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2670 x 1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1300 | 3200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x1.7 GHz) | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
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