Motorola Moto G17 Power vs Motorola Moto G55

The Motorola Moto G17 Power (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme, while the Motorola Moto G55 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G55 leads — 34/100 vs 21/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G17 Power has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000).

The Motorola Moto G55 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G17 Power — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G17 Power
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 36
Battery 48
Design 50
Value for money 55
Motorola Moto G55
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 39
Design 76
Value for money 92
What makes Motorola Moto G17 Power better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh

  • Better camera (36/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G55 better?

  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G17 Power vs the Motorola Moto G55, the Motorola Moto G55 scores 13 points higher (34/100 vs 21/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G55 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G17 Power is a bit better (36/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 Power is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G55 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power (92/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Moto G17 Power: The Motorola Moto G17 Power is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Moto G55: The Motorola Moto G55 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G17 Power Motorola Moto G55
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme MediaTek Dimensity 7025
AnTuTu 358383
Geekbench Single 432
Geekbench Multi 1416
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 30W 30W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 1050 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 165.7×76.0×8.8 mm 161.6×73.8×8.1 mm
Weight 179 g
Price $261
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G17 Power
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
36
camera
Motorola Moto G55
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G17 Power
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Motorola Moto G55
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G17 Power
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Motorola Moto G55
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto G17 Power
Price unknown
Motorola Moto G55
$261
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G17 Power is a bit better (36/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 Power is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G55 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power (76/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power (92/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G17 Power or the Motorola Moto G55?

The Motorola Moto G55 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G17 Power — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G17 Power and the Motorola Moto G55?

The Motorola Moto G17 Power has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Motorola Moto G55 — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G17 Power or the Motorola Moto G55?

The Motorola Moto G17 Power leads on camera score (36/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G17 Power over the Motorola Moto G55?

The Motorola Moto G17 Power is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Moto G55 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.