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.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto E15
Motorola Moto G17
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
Motorola Moto G17
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto E15
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Moto G17
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto E15
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Moto G17
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto E15 and Motorola Moto G17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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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).