Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Motorola Moto G55

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Motorola Moto G55 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025; estimated prices are $1099 and $261. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads — 69/100 vs 34/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G55 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Moto G55 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 206g).

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 by 35 points (69/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Performance 71
Display 100
Camera 94
Battery 21
Design 42
Value for money 34
Motorola Moto G55
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 39
Design 76
Value for money 92
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 40W vs 30W

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G55 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3998 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 206g
  • Cheaper: $261 vs $1099

  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 21/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (92/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Motorola Moto G55, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 35 points higher (69/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G55 leads (39/100 vs 21/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G55 leads (92/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G55 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (39/100 vs 21/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (92/100 vs 34/100).

Apple iPhone 17 Pro: The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Motorola Moto G55: The Motorola Moto G55 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17 Pro Motorola Moto G55
Processor Apple A19 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 7025
AnTuTu 2590000
Geekbench Single 3895
Geekbench Multi 9988
Display 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2622x1206 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3998 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 40W 30W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 168
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 18 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS iOS 26 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm 161.6×73.8×8.1 mm
Weight 206 g 179 g
Price $1099 $261
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
94
camera
Motorola Moto G55
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Motorola Moto G55
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
  • 3998 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
21
battery
Motorola Moto G55
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
$1099
Motorola Moto G55
$261

Price difference: $838. Motorola Moto G55 is cheaper by $838.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (71/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (94/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G55 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (39/100 vs 21/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (76/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (92/100 vs 34/100).

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

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 by 35 points (69/100 vs 34/100).

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

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Motorola Moto G55 — 34/100.

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

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 31/100).

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

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on performance (71/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Motorola Moto G55 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.