Motorola Moto G17 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
The Motorola Moto G17 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 71/100 vs 40/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G17 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 358,383); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is thinner (4.9mm vs 8.2mm).
Motorola Moto G17
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4800 mAh
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 45/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G17 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 31 points higher (71/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (50/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (76/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G17 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1050 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm | 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Motorola Moto G17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Motorola Moto G17
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G17
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Moto G17 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Motorola Moto G17 by 88.5% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (92/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (81/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (76/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 by 31 points (71/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G17 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Motorola Moto G17 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on camera score (50/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (92/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G17 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Motorola Moto G17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.