Motorola Moto G17 vs Motorola Moto G17 Power
The Motorola Moto G17 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme, while the Motorola Moto G17 Power (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme; launch prices were $142 and $209. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G17 leads — 42/100 vs 41/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G17 Power has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G17
Motorola Moto G17 Power
What makes Motorola Moto G17 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $142 vs $209
- Better portability (63/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G17 Power better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G17 vs the Motorola Moto G17 Power, the Motorola Moto G17 scores 1 points higher (42/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G17 — 60/100, Motorola Moto G17 Power — 40/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 39/100. In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 Power is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G17 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power (63/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G17 | Motorola Moto G17 Power | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1050 nits | 1050 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm | 165.7×76.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | — | |
| Launch price | $142 | $209 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G17
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Moto G17 Power
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G17
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G17 Power
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G17
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Moto G17 Power
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G17 and Motorola Moto G17 Power, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $67. Motorola Moto G17 was $67 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 39/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 Power is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G17 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power (63/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Motorola Moto G17 Power?
The Motorola Moto G17 edges out the Motorola Moto G17 Power by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G17 and the Motorola Moto G17 Power?
The Motorola Moto G17 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Motorola Moto G17 Power — 41/100.
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G17 over the Motorola Moto G17 Power?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Motorola Moto G17 (63/100 vs 38/100).