Motorola Moto G17 vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Motorola Moto G17 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 23/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G17 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Moto G17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Motorola Moto G17 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G17
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 36
Battery 42
Design 50
Value for money 96
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Moto G17 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh

  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G17 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 3 points higher (26/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 leads (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G17 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Motorola Moto G17 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (83/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (96/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Moto G17: The Motorola Moto G17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G17 Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 358383
Geekbench Single 432
Geekbench Multi 1416
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 18W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1050 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64 IP54
Dimensions 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 173 g
Price $198
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
36
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G17
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G17
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto G17
$198
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Motorola Moto G17 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (83/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (96/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Motorola Moto G17 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G17 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Motorola Moto G17 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G17 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Motorola Moto G17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.