Motorola Moto G100S vs Samsung Galaxy M17e
The Motorola Moto G100S (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy M17e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $130 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G100S leads — 51/100 vs 43/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G100S has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Motorola Moto G100S is faster in AnTuTu (829,894 vs 528,398); the Motorola Moto G100S has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M17e doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G100S
Samsung Galaxy M17e
What makes Motorola Moto G100S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 829894 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1009 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2892 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $140
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17e better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 210g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G100S vs the Samsung Galaxy M17e, the Motorola Moto G100S scores 8 points higher (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G100S leads (55/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G100S — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy M17e — 62/100; 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 Motorola Moto G100S is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G100S is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G100S and the Samsung Galaxy M17e are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G100S is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G100S | Samsung Galaxy M17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 829894 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1009 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2892 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1050 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 166.2×76.5×8.6 mm | 167.4×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $130 | $140 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G100S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G100S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G100S
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G100S and Samsung Galaxy M17e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Moto G100S leads Samsung Galaxy M17e by 57.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $10. Motorola Moto G100S was $10 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G100S is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G100S is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G100S and the Samsung Galaxy M17e are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G100S is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G100S or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Motorola Moto G100S edges out the Samsung Galaxy M17e by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G100S and the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Motorola Moto G100S has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17e — 43/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G100S or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Motorola Moto G100S leads on performance (55/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G100S over the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Motorola Moto G100S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.