Motorola Moto G Power (2024) vs Xiaomi 15
The Verdict
Motorola Moto G Power (2024) targets budget-conscious users with solid everyday performance, while Xiaomi 15 represents a premium flagship experience at double the price. The Moto G Power offers practical value with its 5000 mAh battery, 120Hz LCD display, and capable 50 MP main camera with OIS. However, the display maxes out at 400 nits brightness and uses older LCD technology. Xiaomi 15 dominates with a superior 6.36-inch LTPO AMOLED display hitting 3200 nits, supporting variable 1-120Hz refresh rates for better power efficiency. Camera capabilities differ significantly: Xiaomi includes a 50 MP telephoto lens and 8K video recording versus the Moto G Power's 1080p maximum. Processing power heavily favors Xiaomi, running Snapdragon 8 Elite with Adreno 830 GPU against MediaTek Dimensity 7020. Charging speeds tell another story: Xiaomi's 90W wired and 50W wireless versus the Moto G Power's 30W and 15W. Build quality advantages go to Xiaomi with aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and IP68 rating compared to plastic-framed IP52 construction. At $299, the Moto G Power delivers excellent value for basic tasks, gaming, and media consumption. For power users prioritizing photography, video, performance, and premium features, Xiaomi 15's $599 investment justifies the leap. Choose Moto G Power for budget versatility; choose Xiaomi 15 for flagship capabilities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Motorola Moto G Power (2024) if…
- →All-day 5000 mAh battery
- →Wireless charging at a budget price
- →Premium-feeling vegan leather back
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
Motorola Moto G Power (2024)
Pros
- All-day 5000 mAh battery
- Wireless charging at a budget price
- Premium-feeling vegan leather back
- 120Hz display refresh rate
- Clean near-stock Android experience
Cons
- LCD panel is dim at 400 nits
- Modest Dimensity 7020 performance
- Only 1080p video recording
- IP52 splash resistance only
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 | Motorola Moto G Power (2024) | Xiaomi 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 183 g | 191 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, vegan leather back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 167.2 x 76.5 x 8.5 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/2.4 | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, 118-degree | 50 MP, f/2.2, 115-degree |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2.6x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5400 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | 90W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.36 inches |
| Type | LCD IPS | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2670 x 1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 3200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz A55) | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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