Motorola Moto G55 vs Samsung Galaxy A17 4G

The Motorola Moto G55 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; estimated prices are $261 and $153. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G55 leads — 34/100 vs 26/100 (a 8-point difference).

The Motorola Moto G55 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G55
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 39
Design 76
Value for money 92
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 28
Battery 37
Design 62
Value for money 99
What makes Motorola Moto G55 better?
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 179g vs 190g

  • Better camera (31/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 4G better?
  • Cheaper: $153 vs $261

  • Better value for money (99/100 vs 92/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G55 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G, the Motorola Moto G55 scores 8 points higher (34/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G55 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G are nearly equal (31/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G55 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G55 is a bit better (76/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100).

Motorola Moto G55: The Motorola Moto G55 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G: The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G55 Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7025 MediaTek Helio G99
AnTuTu 548631
Geekbench Single 760
Geekbench Multi 1890
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 30W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 5 MP
Front camera 16 MP 13 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 161.6×73.8×8.1 mm 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm
Weight 179 g 190 g
Price $261 $153
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G55
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
28
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G55
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G55
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto G55
$261
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
$153

Price difference: $108. Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is cheaper by $108.

Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G55 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G are nearly equal (31/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G55 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G55 is a bit better (76/100 vs 62/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G55 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?

The Motorola Moto G55 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G55 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?

The Motorola Moto G55 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G — 26/100.

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G55 over the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?

The Motorola Moto G55 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.