Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Motorola Moto G55

The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, while the Motorola Moto G55 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G55 leads — 34/100 vs 33/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.

The Motorola Moto G55 edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Air by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Performance 59
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 0
Design 50
Value for money 55
Motorola Moto G55
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 39
Design 76
Value for money 92
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Air better?

  • Higher performance (59/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G55 better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (31/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Motorola Moto G55, the Motorola Moto G55 scores 1 points higher (34/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air leads (59/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G55 leads (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G55 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (59/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G55 is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G55 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (92/100 vs 55/100).

Apple iPhone 17 Air: The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Moto G55: The Motorola Moto G55 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17 Air Motorola Moto G55
Processor Apple A19 MediaTek Dimensity 7025
AnTuTu 2085000
Geekbench Single 3610
Geekbench Multi 8810
Display 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1290x2796 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh
Charging 30W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS iOS 19 Android 14
NFC yes
Dimensions 161.6×73.8×8.1 mm
Weight 179 g
Price $261
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Front: 12MP
24
camera
Motorola Moto G55
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air
  • 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1290x2796
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Motorola Moto G55
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Air
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Motorola Moto G55
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Price unknown
Motorola Moto G55
$261
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (59/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G55 is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (39/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G55 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (76/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (92/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Motorola Moto G55?

The Motorola Moto G55 edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Air by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Motorola Moto G55?

The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Motorola Moto G55 — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Motorola Moto G55?

The Motorola Moto G55 leads on camera score (31/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Motorola Moto G55?

The Apple iPhone 17 Air leads on performance (59/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Motorola Moto G55?

The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Moto G55 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.