Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024) vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024) and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024) | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30W | 25W |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 201 g | 192 g |
| Released | Mar 2024 | Aug 2025 |
Summary: Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024) is ahead on wired charging, refresh rate. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is ahead on storage (max), weight (lower is lighter).
Display
| Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024) | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G |
|---|
| Type | P-OLED, 120Hz | Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels (~393 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
Platform
| Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024) | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G |
|---|
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 (upgradable, with 6 years of OS upgrades) |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 | Exynos 1330 (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz & 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | IMG BXM-8-256 | — |
Memory
| Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024) | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 2TB) |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024) | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G |
|---|
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.8 (wide), 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm, AF | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Triple | — | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS; 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
Selfie Camera
| Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024) | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.4 (wide), 1.0µm | 13 MP |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024) | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G |
|---|
| Type | 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 30W wired, 15W wireless (Qi) | 25W wired |
Body
| Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024) | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 167.2 x 76.4 x 8.5 mm (6.58 x 3.01 x 0.33 in) | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 201 g (7.09 oz) | 192 g (6.77 oz) |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Nano-SIM; Nano-SIM + eSIM or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Build | — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back |
| Durability | — | IP54 dust and splash resistant |
Comms
| Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024) | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.3 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C |
Launch
| Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024) | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G |
|---|
| Announced | 2024, March 12 | 2025, August 06 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, March 22 | Available. Released 2025, August 14 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the smoother screen, Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024) or Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024) — 120 Hz for the Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024) versus 90 Hz for the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G.
Which is lighter, Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024) or Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 201 g for the Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024) versus 192 g for the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G.
Which is newer, Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024) or Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — Mar 2024 for the Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024) versus Aug 2025 for the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G.
Is the Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024) or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G rated higher?
We rate the Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024) 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G 8/10.
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