Motorola Edge 60 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $699 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads — 89/100 vs 48/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 60 Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 60 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 607,489).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
Samsung Galaxy M17
What makes Motorola Edge 60 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 607489
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1826
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 125W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 198g
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $699
- Better portability (69/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 60 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro scores 41 points higher (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads (84/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 60 Pro — 92/100, Samsung Galaxy M17 — 76/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy M17 (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 60 Pro | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 607489 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1826 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $130 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 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
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 60 Pro and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 550.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $569. Samsung Galaxy M17 was $569 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (84/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (90/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (84/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 60 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 by 41 points (89/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 60 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 60 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 60 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 60 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
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. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.