Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; estimated prices are $169 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) leads — 32/100 vs 26/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is faster in AnTuTu (736,675 vs 607,137); the Samsung Galaxy M17 is thinner (7.5mm vs 9.2mm).
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Higher AnTuTu: 736675 vs 607137
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2719 vs 1963
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (31/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 952 vs 935
- Faster charging: 25W vs 20W
- Lighter: 192g vs 202g
- Cheaper: $130 vs $169
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 47/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 98/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) scores 6 points higher (32/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 736675 | 607137 | |
| Geekbench Single | 935 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2719 | 1963 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×73.8×9.2 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $169 | $130 |
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 21.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $39. Samsung Galaxy M17 is cheaper by $39.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) edges out the Samsung Galaxy M17 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 26/100.
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.