Motorola Moto G05 vs Motorola Moto G17

The Motorola Moto G05 (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 — 40/100 vs 36/100 (a 4-point difference).

The Motorola Moto G17 edges out the Motorola Moto G05 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G05
Performance 30
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 48
Portability 64
Value for money
Motorola Moto G17
Performance 30
Display 56
Camera 39
Battery 48
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Motorola Moto G05 better?

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G17 better?

  • Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (56/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G05 vs the Motorola Moto G17, the Motorola Moto G17 scores 4 points higher (40/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G17 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G17 is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100. In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G05 is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).

Motorola Moto G05: The Motorola Moto G05 is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Moto G17: The Motorola Moto G17 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G05 Motorola Moto G17
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme
AnTuTu 358383 358383
Geekbench Single 432 432
Geekbench Multi 1416 1416
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1604 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 18W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 5 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB 4GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 1050 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP64
Dimensions 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm
Weight 188 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G05
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Motorola Moto G17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G05
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1604
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
Motorola Moto G17
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
56
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G05
  • 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 G05 and Motorola Moto G17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G05 MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme
36/100
358383 AnTuTu
Motorola Moto G17 MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme
40/100
358383 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
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 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G17 is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).

battery

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

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G05 is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G05 or the Motorola Moto G17?

The Motorola Moto G17 edges out the Motorola Moto G05 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G05 and the Motorola Moto G17?

The Motorola Moto G05 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Motorola Moto G17 — 40/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G05 or the Motorola Moto G17?

The Motorola Moto G17 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G05 over the Motorola Moto G17?

The Motorola Moto G05 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Moto G17 is a better fit for everyday use.