Motorola Moto G64 vs Samsung Galaxy A17

The Motorola Moto G64 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G64 leads — 32/100 vs 27/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G64 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.9mm).

The Motorola Moto G64 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A17 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G64
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 48
Design 60
Value for money 55
Samsung Galaxy A17
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 28
Battery 37
Design 62
Value for money 100
What makes Motorola Moto G64 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (31/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 192g

  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G64 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Motorola Moto G64 scores 5 points higher (32/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G64 leads (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G64 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G64 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G64 is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Motorola Moto G64 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G64 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Moto G64: The Motorola Moto G64 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A17: The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G64 Samsung Galaxy A17
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7025 MediaTek Helio G99
AnTuTu 602971
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 6000 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 / 12GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14, planned upgrade to Android 15 Android 15 / One UI 7
Brightness (peak) 800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 161.6×73.8×8.9 mm 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm
Weight 192 g 190 g
Price $147
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G64
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Samsung Galaxy A17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
28
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G64
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A17
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G64
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Samsung Galaxy A17
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto G64
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy A17
$147
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 G64 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G64 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G64 is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Motorola Moto G64 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G64 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G64 or the Samsung Galaxy A17?

The Motorola Moto G64 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A17 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G64 and the Samsung Galaxy A17?

The Motorola Moto G64 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 27/100.

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G64 over the Samsung Galaxy A17?

The Motorola Moto G64 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.