Motorola Moto G Play (2026) vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads — 48/100 vs 40/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy M17 is faster in AnTuTu (607,137 vs 524,785); the Samsung Galaxy M17 is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.5mm).
Motorola Moto G Play (2026)
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1963
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Overall rating 40/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 607137 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 952 vs 771
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 202g
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Samsung Galaxy M17 scores 8 points higher (48/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (33/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (69/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Play (2026) | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 607137 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 1963 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 167.2×76.4×8.5 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $130 |
Motorola Moto G Play (2026)
- Main: 32MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Moto G Play (2026)
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Moto G Play (2026)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Motorola Moto G Play (2026) and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy M17 leads Motorola Moto G Play (2026) by 13.6% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Moto G Play (2026)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (69/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 edges out the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Motorola Moto G Play (2026) has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Motorola Moto G Play (2026) is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.