Motorola Moto G17 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Motorola Moto G17 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 40/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G17 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 358,383); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is thinner (5.8mm vs 8.2mm).
Motorola Moto G17
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3900 mAh
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G17 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 35 points higher (75/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 leads (48/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (48/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (97/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G17 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1050 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 163 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Motorola Moto G17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Moto G17
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G17
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Motorola Moto G17 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Motorola Moto G17 by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Moto G17
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (91/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (89/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (73/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (48/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (97/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 by 35 points (75/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G17 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Motorola Moto G17 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G17 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Motorola Moto G17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.