Motorola Edge 60 Pro vs Motorola Moto G17

The Motorola Edge 60 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Motorola Moto G17 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme; launch prices were $699 and $142. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads — 89/100 vs 42/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 60 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 358,608).

The Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Edge 60 Pro

Performance 98
Display 84
Camera 90
Battery 84
Portability 61
Value for money 92

Motorola Moto G17

Performance 30
Display 66
Camera 39
Battery 48
Portability 63
Value for money 60

What makes Motorola Edge 60 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 358608
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
  • Faster charging: 125W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)

What makes Motorola Moto G17 better?

  • Lighter: 190g vs 198g
  • Cheaper at launch: $142 vs $699

  • Better portability (63/100 vs 61/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 60 Pro vs the Motorola Moto G17, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro scores 47 points higher (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads (84/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 60 Pro — 92/100, Motorola Moto G17 — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G17 and the Motorola Edge 60 Pro are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).

Motorola Edge 60 Pro: The Motorola Edge 60 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Edge 60 Pro Motorola Moto G17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme
AnTuTu 3950082 358608
Geekbench Single 3639 432
Geekbench Multi 11047 1416
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2780x1264 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 125W 18W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 5 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 4GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 15
Brightness (peak) — 1050 nits
NFC — yes
Protection — IP64
Dimensions — 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm
Weight 198 g 190 g
Launch price $699 $142

Camera comparison

Motorola Edge 60 Pro

  • Main: 200MP f/1.65
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Motorola Moto G17

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Edge 60 Pro

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2780x1264
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Motorola Moto G17

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge 60 Pro

  • 5200 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 12:38 hrs, total 24:17 hrs
  • Wired: 125W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery

Motorola Moto G17

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 60 Pro and Motorola Moto G17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 60 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100
3950082 AnTuTu
Motorola Moto G17 MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme
42/100 -1001.5%
358608 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads Motorola Moto G17 by 1001.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Edge 60 Pro

$699

Motorola Moto G17

$142

Launch price difference: $557. Motorola Moto G17 was $557 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (98/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (84/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (90/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (84/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G17 and the Motorola Edge 60 Pro are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Edge 60 Pro or the Motorola Moto G17?

The Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 60 Pro and the Motorola Moto G17?

The Motorola Edge 60 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Motorola Moto G17 — 42/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 60 Pro or the Motorola Moto G17?

The Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 60 Pro or the Motorola Moto G17?

The Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 60 Pro over the Motorola Moto G17?

The Motorola Edge 60 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.