Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs Motorola Moto G17

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the Motorola Moto G17 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads — 80/100 vs 40/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (2,366,913 vs 358,383).

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 by 40 points (80/100 vs 40/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Performance 78
Display 93
Camera 81
Battery 76
Portability
Value for money 74
Motorola Moto G17
Performance 30
Display 56
Camera 39
Battery 48
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2366913 vs 358383
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1416
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (78/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (76/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G17 better?

  • Overall rating 40/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the Motorola Moto G17, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 40 points higher (80/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (93/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (76/100 vs 48/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+: The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Motorola Moto G17: The Motorola Moto G17 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ Motorola Moto G17
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme
AnTuTu 2366913 358383
Geekbench Single 1553 432
Geekbench Multi 6403 1416
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2712x1220 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 90W 18W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 5 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 4GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 1050 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm
Weight
Launch price $590
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Motorola Moto G17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Motorola Moto G17
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
56
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 15W
76
battery
Motorola Moto G17
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and Motorola Moto G17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme
80/100
2366913 AnTuTu
Motorola Moto G17 MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme
40/100 -560.4%
358383 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads Motorola Moto G17 by 560.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
$590
Motorola Moto G17
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (78/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (93/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (81/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (76/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Motorola Moto G17?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 by 40 points (80/100 vs 40/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Motorola Moto G17?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Motorola Moto G17 — 40/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Motorola Moto G17?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on camera score (81/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Motorola Moto G17?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on performance (78/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ over the Motorola Moto G17?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Motorola Moto G17 is a better fit for everyday use.