Motorola Moto G05 vs Motorola Moto G17 Power
The Motorola Moto G05 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme, while the Motorola Moto G17 Power (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G17 Power leads — 41/100 vs 36/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G17 Power has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G05
Motorola Moto G17 Power
What makes Motorola Moto G05 better?
- Better portability (64/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G17 Power better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G05 vs the Motorola Moto G17 Power, the Motorola Moto G17 Power scores 5 points higher (41/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G17 Power notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G17 Power is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 Power is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G05 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power (64/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G05 | Motorola Moto G17 Power | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1050 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm | 165.7×76.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $209 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G05
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Moto G17 Power
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G05
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Moto G17 Power
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G05
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Moto G17 Power
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G05 and Motorola Moto G17 Power, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
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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 Power notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (66/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G17 Power is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 Power is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G05 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power (64/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G05 or the Motorola Moto G17 Power?
The Motorola Moto G17 Power edges out the Motorola Moto G05 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G05 and the Motorola Moto G17 Power?
The Motorola Moto G05 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Motorola Moto G17 Power — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G05 or the Motorola Moto G17 Power?
The Motorola Moto G17 Power leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G05 over the Motorola Moto G17 Power?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Motorola Moto G05 (64/100 vs 38/100).