Motorola Moto G17 Power vs Realme GT 8
The Motorola Moto G17 Power (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $209 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 41/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G17 Power
Realme GT 8
What makes Motorola Moto G17 Power better?
- Cheaper at launch: $209 vs $350
- Overall rating 41/100
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G17 Power vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 39 points higher (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G17 Power — 40/100, Realme GT 8 — 94/100; 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 Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G17 Power | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1050 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.0×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | — | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $209 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G17 Power
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G17 Power
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G17 Power
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G17 Power and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Motorola Moto G17 Power by 88.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $141. Motorola Moto G17 Power was $141 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power (91/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power (98/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power (56/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power (85/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G17 Power or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power by 39 points (80/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G17 Power and the Realme GT 8?
The Motorola Moto G17 Power has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G17 Power or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G17 Power or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G17 Power over the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.