Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Motorola Moto G17
The Google Pixel 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Motorola Moto G17 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme; estimated prices are $999 and $198. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads — 50/100 vs 23/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G17 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4700); the Google Pixel 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,499,601 vs 358,383).
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Motorola Moto G17
- Higher AnTuTu: 1499601 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 1880 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5100 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 37W vs 18W
- Higher performance (25/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4700 mAh
- Cheaper: $198 vs $999
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 37/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro vs the Motorola Moto G17, the Google Pixel 9 Pro scores 27 points higher (50/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G17 leads (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Motorola Moto G17 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G17 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (96/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Motorola Moto G17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | |
| AnTuTu | 1499601 | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1880 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5100 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2856x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 37W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 23W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 42 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1050 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm | 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Price | $999 | $198 |
Google Pixel 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 42MP
Motorola Moto G17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Google Pixel 9 Pro
- 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G17
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Google Pixel 9 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 37W
- Wireless: 23W
Motorola Moto G17
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro and Motorola Moto G17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 9 Pro leads Motorola Moto G17 by 318.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $801. Motorola Moto G17 is cheaper by $801.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (25/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (77/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Motorola Moto G17 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G17 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (96/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Motorola Moto G17?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 by 27 points (50/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Motorola Moto G17?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Motorola Moto G17 — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Motorola Moto G17?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on camera score (77/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Motorola Moto G17?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on performance (25/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro over the Motorola Moto G17?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Moto G17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.