Google Pixel 7a vs Motorola Moto G17
The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Motorola Moto G17 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme; estimated prices are $180 and $198. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 7a leads — 38/100 vs 23/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G17 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4385); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Google Pixel 7a is faster in AnTuTu (1,194,673 vs 358,383).
Google Pixel 7a
Motorola Moto G17
- Higher AnTuTu: 1194673 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 1459 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3451 vs 1416
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper: $180 vs $198
- Higher performance (12/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 96/100)
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4385 mAh
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 22/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Motorola Moto G17, the Google Pixel 7a scores 15 points higher (38/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (67/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 leads (42/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (67/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (42/100 vs 22/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 7a and the Motorola Moto G17 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 7a | Motorola Moto G17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | |
| AnTuTu | 1194673 | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1459 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3451 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4385 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 5W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1050 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm | 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | — | |
| Price | $180 | $198 |
Google Pixel 7a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Moto G17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Google Pixel 7a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Moto G17
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Google Pixel 7a
- 4385 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 5W
Motorola Moto G17
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 7a and Motorola Moto G17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 7a leads Motorola Moto G17 by 233.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $18. Google Pixel 7a is cheaper by $18.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (67/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (42/100 vs 22/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 7a and the Motorola Moto G17 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Motorola Moto G17?
The Google Pixel 7a is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G17 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Motorola Moto G17?
The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Motorola Moto G17 — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Motorola Moto G17?
The Google Pixel 7a leads on camera score (67/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Motorola Moto G17?
The Google Pixel 7a leads on performance (12/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Motorola Moto G17?
The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Moto G17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.