Motorola Moto G72 vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Motorola Moto G72 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G72 leads — 51/100 vs 45/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Moto G72 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 190g).
Motorola Moto G72
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 166g vs 190g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 70/100)
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparing the Motorola Moto G72 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Motorola Moto G72 scores 6 points higher (51/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G72 leads (44/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G72 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G72 is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G72 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G72 is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G72 | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 552286 | 552286 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.4×7.9 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 166 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $147 |
Motorola Moto G72
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Moto G72
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Moto G72
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Moto G72 and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Motorola Moto G72
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G72 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G72 is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G72 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G72 is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G72 or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Motorola Moto G72 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A17 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G72 and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Motorola Moto G72 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G72 or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Motorola Moto G72 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G72 over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Motorola Moto G72 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for everyday use.