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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
Motorola Moto G17
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).
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
Motorola Moto G17
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G17
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
- 5200 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:38 hrs, total 24:17 hrs
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Moto G17
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 60 Pro and Motorola Moto G17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
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
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.