Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $590 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads — 80/100 vs 48/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (2,366,913 vs 607,137).
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Higher AnTuTu: 2366913 vs 607137
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1963
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 67/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $590
- Overall rating 48/100
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 32 points higher (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy M17 — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (93/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (76/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 2366913 | 607137 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 1963 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $590 | $130 |
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 289.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $460. Samsung Galaxy M17 was $460 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (78/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (93/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (81/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (76/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 by 32 points (80/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on camera score (81/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on performance (78/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.