Motorola Moto G17 vs Motorola Moto G55

The Motorola Moto G17 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme, while the Motorola Moto G55 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025; estimated prices are $198 and $261. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G55 leads — 34/100 vs 23/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G17 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000).

The Motorola Moto G55 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G17 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G17
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 36
Battery 42
Design 50
Value for money 96
Motorola Moto G55
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 39
Design 76
Value for money 92
What makes Motorola Moto G17 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Cheaper: $198 vs $261

  • Better camera (36/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 92/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G55 better?
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 18W

  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G17 vs the Motorola Moto G55, the Motorola Moto G55 scores 11 points higher (34/100 vs 23/100). 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 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G17 is a bit better (36/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 and the Motorola Moto G55 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G55 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G17 and the Motorola Moto G55 are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100).

Motorola Moto G17: The Motorola Moto G17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Motorola Moto G55: The Motorola Moto G55 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G17 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 5200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 30W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 1050 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm 161.6×73.8×8.1 mm
Weight 179 g
Price $198 $261
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G17
  • 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
  • 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
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Motorola Moto G55
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto G17
$198
Motorola Moto G55
$261

Price difference: $63. Motorola Moto G17 is cheaper by $63.

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 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 and the Motorola Moto G55 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).

design

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

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G17 and the Motorola Moto G55 are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100).

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

The Motorola Moto G55 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G17 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

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

The Motorola Moto G17 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Motorola Moto G55 — 34/100.

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

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

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

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