Motorola Moto G17 vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Motorola Moto G17 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads — 66/100 vs 40/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G17 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3900); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,456 vs 358,383).
Motorola Moto G17
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3900 mAh
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660456 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G17 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 26 points higher (66/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 leads (48/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (82/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (48/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (83/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G17 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1050 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 168 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Motorola Moto G17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Moto G17
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G17
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Motorola Moto G17 and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 leads Motorola Moto G17 by 78.4% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Moto G17
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (75/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (82/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (67/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (48/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (83/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 by 26 points (66/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G17 and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Motorola Moto G17 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on performance (75/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G17 over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Motorola Moto G17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.