Motorola Moto G06 vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Motorola Moto G06 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $125 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads — 45/100 vs 38/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G06 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is faster in AnTuTu (554,590 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G06
Samsung Galaxy A17
What makes Motorola Moto G06 better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $125 vs $147
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 554590 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 727 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2047 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
- Lighter: 190g vs 194g
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G06 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Samsung Galaxy A17 scores 7 points higher (45/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads (43/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G06 — 56/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Motorola Moto G06 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G06 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (70/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G06 | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 171.4×77.5×8.3 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $125 | $147 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G06
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G06
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G06
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G06 and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A17 leads Motorola Moto G06 by 35.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $22. Motorola Moto G06 was $22 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Motorola Moto G06 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G06 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (70/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G06 or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 edges out the Motorola Moto G06 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G06 and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Motorola Moto G06 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 45/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G06 or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 leads on performance (43/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G06 over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Samsung Galaxy A17 (43/100 vs 30/100).