Motorola Moto G17 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Motorola Moto G17 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 40/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G17 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 358,383).
Motorola Moto G17
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4900 mAh
- Overall rating 40/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G17 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 30 points higher (70/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Motorola Moto G17 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (72/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G17 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1050 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Motorola Moto G17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Moto G17
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G17
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Motorola Moto G17 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Motorola Moto G17 by 88.7% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Moto G17
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (91/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (89/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Motorola Moto G17 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (72/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 by 30 points (70/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G17 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Motorola Moto G17 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G17 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Motorola Moto G17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.