Google Pixel 8 vs Motorola Moto G17
The Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Motorola Moto G17 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme; estimated prices are $699 and $198. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8 leads — 50/100 vs 23/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G17 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4575); the Google Pixel 8 is faster in AnTuTu (1,443,431 vs 358,383).
Google Pixel 8
Motorola Moto G17
- Higher AnTuTu: 1443431 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 27W vs 18W
- Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (66/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4575 mAh
- Cheaper: $198 vs $699
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 8 vs the Motorola Moto G17, the Google Pixel 8 scores 27 points higher (50/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (79/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 leads (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G17 leads (96/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (79/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (66/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G17 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (96/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 8 | Motorola Moto G17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | |
| AnTuTu | 1443431 | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.2" OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4575 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 18W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 148 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1050 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm | 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | — | |
| Price | $699 | $198 |
Google Pixel 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Motorola Moto G17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Google Pixel 8
- 6.2" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G17
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Google Pixel 8
- 4575 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 18W
Motorola Moto G17
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 8 and Motorola Moto G17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 8 leads Motorola Moto G17 by 302.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $501. Motorola Moto G17 is cheaper by $501.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (21/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (79/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (66/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G17 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (96/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8 or the Motorola Moto G17?
The Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 by 27 points (50/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8 and the Motorola Moto G17?
The Google Pixel 8 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Motorola Moto G17 — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8 or the Motorola Moto G17?
The Google Pixel 8 leads on camera score (79/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8 or the Motorola Moto G17?
The Google Pixel 8 leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 over the Motorola Moto G17?
The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Moto G17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.