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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G06
Samsung Galaxy M17
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).
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
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 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 M17
- 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 M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G06 and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy M17 leads Motorola Moto G06 by 41.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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.