Motorola Moto G06 vs Samsung Galaxy M17

The Motorola Moto G06 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $125 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads — 48/100 vs 38/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G06 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy M17 is faster in AnTuTu (607,489 vs 358,608).

The Samsung Galaxy M17 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G06 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Moto G06

Performance 30
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 48
Portability 59
Value for money 56

Samsung Galaxy M17

Performance 46
Display 67
Camera 33
Battery 52
Portability 69
Value for money 76

What makes Motorola Moto G06 better?

  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $125 vs $130

  • Overall rating 38/100

What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 607489 vs 358608
  • Better Geekbench Single: 960 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1826 vs 1416
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
  • Lighter: 192g vs 194g

  • Higher performance (46/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (67/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better portability (69/100 vs 59/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G06 vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Samsung Galaxy M17 scores 10 points higher (48/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (46/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G06 — 56/100, Samsung Galaxy M17 — 76/100; 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 M17 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G06 (46/100 vs 30/100). 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 and the Motorola Moto G06 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Motorola Moto G06 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (69/100 vs 59/100).

Samsung Galaxy M17: The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Moto G06 Samsung Galaxy M17
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra Samsung Exynos 1330
AnTuTu 358608 607489
Geekbench Single 432 960
Geekbench Multi 1416 1826
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
OS Android 15 Android 15
Brightness (peak) — 1100 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 192 g
Launch price $125 $130

Camera comparison

Motorola Moto G06

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Samsung Galaxy M17

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
33
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Moto G06

  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display

Samsung Galaxy M17

  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Moto G06

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery

Samsung Galaxy M17

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless charging: no data
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G06 and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G06 MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
38/100
358608 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy M17 Samsung Exynos 1330
48/100 +41.0%
607489 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy M17 leads Motorola Moto G06 by 41.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Moto G06

$125

Samsung Galaxy M17

$130

Launch price difference: $5. Motorola Moto G06 was $5 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G06 (46/100 vs 30/100).

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 and the Motorola Moto G06 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Motorola Moto G06 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (69/100 vs 59/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Moto G06 or the Samsung Galaxy M17?

The Samsung Galaxy M17 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G06 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G06 and the Samsung Galaxy M17?

The Motorola Moto G06 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 48/100.

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G06 or the Samsung Galaxy M17?

The Samsung Galaxy M17 leads on performance (46/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G06 over the Samsung Galaxy M17?

The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.