Moto G84 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Verdict
Comparing these phones reveals a stark difference in positioning and capability. The Moto G84 delivers surprising value at $279 with a capable 50MP main camera featuring OIS, a bright 1300-nit P-OLED display, and the Snapdragon 695 handling everyday tasks smoothly. Its 5000mAh battery with 33W charging and IP52 rating suit budget-conscious buyers well. However, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra at $999 operates in an entirely different league. Its Snapdragon 8 Elite processor crushes performance benchmarks, while the 1-inch 50MP main sensor paired with a 200MP 5x telephoto delivers professional-grade photography that the G84 simply cannot match. The 3200-nit display with 3200x1440 resolution, 8K video recording, and 90W charging are flagship-level features absent from Moto's offering. Build quality differs dramatically: the G84 uses plastic framing with IP52 dust resistance, while the 15 Ultra boasts titanium construction and full IP68 waterproofing. Storage options span from 128GB (G84) to 1TB (Xiaomi), reflecting their different target users. The 15 Ultra's 50W wireless charging and Bluetooth 5.4 further emphasize premium positioning. Unless budget is your primary concern, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra justifies its premium pricing through superior hardware, software, and imaging capabilities.
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 Ultra if…
- →200MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom rivals Galaxy S25 Ultra
- →1-inch main sensor with Leica optics produces stunning photos
- →Titanium frame gives a premium, durable build
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 Ultra
Pros
- 200MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom rivals Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 1-inch main sensor with Leica optics produces stunning photos
- Titanium frame gives a premium, durable build
- 4K@120fps video recording is industry-leading
- 90W fast charging and 50W wireless on a huge 5810 mAh battery
Cons
- Heavy at 229 g and thick at 9.17 mm
- Very expensive at $999 with limited global availability
- HyperOS software experience lags behind iOS and One UI
- Camera bump is extremely large
Full Specifications
| Spec | Moto G84 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 168 g | 229 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, glass front | Titanium frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 160.04 x 74.04 x 7.99 mm | 161.1 x 75.2 x 9.17 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.63, OIS (1-inch sensor) |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 1080p@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.0, 128-degree |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP, f/2.6, 5x periscope optical zoom, OIS |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5810 mAh |
| Charging | 33W TurboPower | 90W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.55 inches | 6.73 inches |
| Type | P-OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 3200 x 1440 |
| 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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