Motorola Moto G55 vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Motorola Moto G55 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; estimated prices are $261 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G55 leads — 34/100 vs 26/100 (a 8-point difference).
Motorola Moto G55
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 179g vs 192g
- 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 60/100)
- Cheaper: $130 vs $261
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 92/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G55 vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, 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 M17 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G55 and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G55 and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G55 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (76/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G55 | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 607137 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1963 | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.8×8.1 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $261 | $130 |
Motorola Moto G55
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Moto G55
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Moto G55
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $131. Samsung Galaxy M17 is cheaper by $131.
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 M17 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G55 and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G55 and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G55 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (76/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G55 or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Motorola Moto G55 edges out the Samsung Galaxy M17 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 M17?
The Motorola Moto G55 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 26/100.
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G55 over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Motorola Moto G55 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.