Google Pixel 8a vs Motorola Moto G17
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Motorola Moto G17 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme; estimated prices are $499 and $198. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 48/100 vs 23/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G17 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 358,383).
Google Pixel 8a
Motorola Moto G17
- Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 1416
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4492 mAh
- Cheaper: $198 vs $499
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 25/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Motorola Moto G17, the Google Pixel 8a scores 25 points higher (48/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 leads (42/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G17 leads (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (70/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (42/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G17 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (96/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Motorola Moto G17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 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 | IP67 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | — | |
| Price | $499 | $198 |
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Moto G17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G17
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Motorola Moto G17
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Motorola Moto G17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 8a leads Motorola Moto G17 by 300.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $301. Motorola Moto G17 is cheaper by $301.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (21/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (70/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (42/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (65/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G17 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (96/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Motorola Moto G17?
The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 by 25 points (48/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Motorola Moto G17?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Motorola Moto G17 — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Motorola Moto G17?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Motorola Moto G17?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Motorola Moto G17?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Moto G17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.