Motorola Moto G17 vs Motorola Razr Fold
The Motorola Moto G17 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme, while the Motorola Razr Fold (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $142 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr Fold leads — 83/100 vs 42/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G17 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Razr Fold is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 358,608); the Motorola Moto G17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 285g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G17
Motorola Razr Fold
What makes Motorola Moto G17 better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 285g
- Cheaper at launch: $142 vs $1799
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Motorola Razr Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 68W vs 18W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G17 vs the Motorola Razr Fold, the Motorola Razr Fold scores 41 points higher (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (91/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (68/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G17 — 60/100, Motorola Razr Fold — 74/100; 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 Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (91/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G17 | Motorola Razr Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 8.1" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 68W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1050 nits | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IPX9 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm | 160.1×144.5×4.7 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 285 g | |
| Launch price | $142 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G17
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Razr Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G17
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Razr Fold
- 8.1" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G17
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Razr Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G17 and Motorola Razr Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Razr Fold leads Motorola Moto G17 by 88.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1657. Motorola Moto G17 was $1657 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (90/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (81/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (91/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (68/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Motorola Razr Fold?
The Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 by 41 points (83/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G17 and the Motorola Razr Fold?
The Motorola Moto G17 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Motorola Razr Fold — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Motorola Razr Fold?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on camera score (91/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Motorola Razr Fold?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on performance (90/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G17 over the Motorola Razr Fold?
The Motorola Razr Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.