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).

The Motorola Moto G72 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A17 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G72
Performance 43
Display 81
Camera 44
Battery 46
Portability 80
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy A17
Performance 43
Display 67
Camera 33
Battery 44
Portability 70
Value for money 66
What makes Motorola Moto G72 better?
  • 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)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?

  • Overall rating 45/100
Comparison verdict

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).

Motorola Moto G72: The Motorola Moto G72 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A17: The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G72
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Samsung Galaxy A17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
33
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G72
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Samsung Galaxy A17
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G72
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Samsung Galaxy A17
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G72 and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G72 MediaTek Helio G99
51/100
552286 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A17 MediaTek Helio G99
45/100
552286 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G72
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy A17
$147
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.