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. Both devices score the same overall rating of 40/100. Key differences: the Motorola Moto G17 Power has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200).

Both devices scored the same rating of 40/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G17
Performance 30
Display 56
Camera 39
Battery 48
Portability 54
Value for money
Motorola Moto G17 Power
Performance 30
Display 56
Camera 39
Battery 53
Portability 38
Value for money
What makes Motorola Moto G17 better?

  • Better portability (54/100 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

The Motorola Moto G17 and the Motorola Moto G17 Power received the same MobileRank rating — 40/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100. 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 (54/100 vs 38/100).

Motorola Moto G17: The Motorola Moto G17 is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Moto G17 Power: The Motorola Moto G17 Power is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G17 Motorola Moto G17 Power
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme
AnTuTu 358383 358383
Geekbench Single 432 432
Geekbench Multi 1416 1416
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate
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
Storage 128GB 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
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Motorola Moto G17 Power
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G17
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
56
display
Motorola Moto G17 Power
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
56
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G17
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Motorola Moto G17 Power
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G17 and Motorola Moto G17 Power, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G17 MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme
40/100
358383 AnTuTu
Motorola Moto G17 Power MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme
40/100
358383 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
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 — 56/100.

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 (54/100 vs 38/100).

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

Both devices scored 40/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Motorola Moto G17 Power.

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

The Motorola Moto G17 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Motorola Moto G17 Power — 40/100.

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

The Motorola Moto G17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Moto G17 Power is a better fit for everyday use.