Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Motorola Moto G17
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Motorola Moto G17 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme; estimated prices are $1799 and $198. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads — 39/100 vs 23/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G17 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is faster in AnTuTu (1,401,321 vs 358,383); the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is thinner (5.1mm vs 8.2mm).
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Motorola Moto G17
- Higher AnTuTu: 1401321 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 1750 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4516 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 21W vs 18W
- Higher performance (20/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4650 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper: $198 vs $1799
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 29/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs the Motorola Moto G17, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold scores 16 points higher (39/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads (64/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 leads (42/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G17 leads (96/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (64/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 is a bit better (42/100 vs 29/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G17 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G17 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (96/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Motorola Moto G17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | |
| AnTuTu | 1401321 | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1750 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4516 | 1416 | |
| Display | 8.0" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2076x2152 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4650 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 21W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 129 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 10 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2700 nits | 1050 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 155.2×150.2×5.1 mm | 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 257 g | — | |
| Price | $1799 | $198 |
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 10MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Motorola Moto G17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- 8.0" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2076x2152
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G17
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- Wireless: 7W
Motorola Moto G17
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Motorola Moto G17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads Motorola Moto G17 by 291.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1601. Motorola Moto G17 is cheaper by $1601.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (20/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (64/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 is a bit better (42/100 vs 29/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G17 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (50/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G17 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (96/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Motorola Moto G17?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G17 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and the Motorola Moto G17?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Motorola Moto G17 — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Motorola Moto G17?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads on camera score (64/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Motorola Moto G17?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads on performance (20/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold over the Motorola Moto G17?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Moto G17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.