Motorola Moto E15 vs Motorola Moto G17

The Motorola Moto E15 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme, while the Motorola Moto G17 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G17 leads — 42/100 vs 34/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Moto G17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto E15 doesn't.

The Motorola Moto G17 edges out the Motorola Moto E15 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Moto E15

Performance 30
Display 43
Camera 20
Battery 48
Portability 64
Value for money —

Motorola Moto G17

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

What makes Motorola Moto E15 better?

  • Lighter: 188g vs 190g

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 63/100)

What makes Motorola Moto G17 better?

  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (39/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better display (66/100 vs 43/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto E15 vs the Motorola Moto G17, the Motorola Moto G17 scores 8 points higher (42/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G17 leads (39/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G17 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto E15 (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G17 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto E15 (39/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100. In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto E15 and the Motorola Moto G17 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Moto E15 Motorola Moto G17
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme
AnTuTu 358608 358608
Geekbench Single 432 432
Geekbench Multi 1416 1416
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1604 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 18W 18W
Main camera 32 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 5 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 2GB 4GB / 8GB
Storage 64GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14 (Go edition) Android 15
Brightness (peak) — 1050 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54 IP64
Dimensions 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm
Weight 188 g 190 g
Launch price — $142

Camera comparison

Motorola Moto E15

  • Main: 32MP f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera

Motorola Moto G17

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

Display comparison

Motorola Moto E15

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1604
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display

Motorola Moto G17

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

Battery and charging

Motorola Moto E15

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

Motorola Moto G17

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

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto E15 and Motorola Moto G17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto E15 MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme
34/100
358608 AnTuTu
Motorola Moto G17 MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme
42/100
358608 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Moto E15

Price unknown

Motorola Moto G17

$142

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G17 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto E15 (66/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G17 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto E15 (39/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto E15 and the Motorola Moto G17 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Moto E15 or the Motorola Moto G17?

The Motorola Moto G17 edges out the Motorola Moto E15 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto E15 and the Motorola Moto G17?

The Motorola Moto E15 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Motorola Moto G17 — 42/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto E15 or the Motorola Moto G17?

The Motorola Moto G17 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 20/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto E15 over the Motorola Moto G17?

Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Motorola Moto G17 (66/100 vs 43/100).