Motorola Moto G17 vs Vivo iQOO 15

The Motorola Moto G17 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $198 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 40/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 358,383).

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 by 46 points (86/100 vs 40/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G17
Performance 30
Display 56
Camera 39
Battery 48
Portability 54
Value for money 44
Vivo iQOO 15
Performance 94
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 85
Portability 48
Value for money
What makes Motorola Moto G17 better?
  • Cheaper: $198 vs $599

  • Better portability (54/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 358383
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1416
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G17 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 46 points higher (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (94/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G17 is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).

Motorola Moto G17: The Motorola Moto G17 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15: The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G17 Vivo iQOO 15
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 358383 3740528
Geekbench Single 432 3041
Geekbench Multi 1416 9494
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1440x3168
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1050 nits 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP68
Dimensions 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm
Weight 215 g
Price $198 $599
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Vivo iQOO 15
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G17
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
56
display
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G17
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G17 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G17 MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme
40/100
358383 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
86/100 +90.4%
3740528 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 leads Motorola Moto G17 by 90.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto G17
$198
Vivo iQOO 15
$599

Price difference: $401. Motorola Moto G17 is cheaper by $401.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (94/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (99/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (78/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (85/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G17 is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 by 46 points (86/100 vs 40/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G17 and the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Motorola Moto G17 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G17 over the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Motorola Moto G17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.