Moto G17: specifications and verdict 4 GB / 256 GB / international
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Motorola

Moto G17

5.4 NeoScore #845 of 1029

4 GB / 256 GB / international · Launched January 2026 · Energy class A

EAN 0840493624457UPC 840493624457

Overview

NeoScore

5.4

#845 of 1029

Design & display
6.2
Performance & hardware
3.7
Camera
5.4
Connectivity
6.2
Battery & charging
6.2

Efficiency

Energy efficiencyA
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RepairabilityB
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Repeated-drop resistanceB
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Strengths

  • The 6.72-inch display offers 90 Hz and 1,050 nits peak brightness.
  • The 5,200 mAh battery supports 18 W fast charging.
  • 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256 GB of expandable storage.

Weak points

  • Storage uses eMMC 5.1.
  • The processor has a maximum clock of 2 GHz.
  • Fast charging is rated at 18 W.
Display
6.72 inIPS LCD1,080 × 2,400 px90 Hz
Design
189.9 g76 mm165.7 mm8.2 mm
Performance
MediaTek Helio G81 ExtremeOcta-Core8 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB
AnTuTu
262,000Better than 12% of phones
Battery
5,200 mAh18 W56.97 h
Cameras
50 Mpx · f/1.95 Mpx · f/2.2selfie 32 Mpx · f/2.2
Network
4G3G2G
Software
Android 15

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Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme
Processor Process Size
12 nm
Graphics GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Storage Type
eMMC 5.1
Maximum CPU Clock
2 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
256 GB
AnTuTu Score
262,000
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
420
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
1,391
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with 2x Cortex-A75 and 6x Cortex-A55 cores.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
8 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage
Yes
AnTuTu version
v10

Battery

Battery Efficiency Rating
A
Battery Capacity
5,200 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power
18 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
Battery Endurance
56.97 h
Wireless charging power
18 W
Charge cycles
1,000

Design

Body Colors
Burgundy, Blue, Purple, Cyan, Red, Magenta
Body Thickness
8.2 mm
Body Width
76 mm
Body Height
165.7 mm
Weight
189.9 g
Usable Surface
86.6 %
Body Materials
Plastic, Glass, Leather
Resistance Features
IP64, Water Resistant, Dust Resistant
Waterproof Depth
64 m
Drop Resistance Class
B
Repairability Class
B
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No
Drop Test Count
180

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Peak Display Brightness
1,050 nits
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Display Diagonal
6.72 in
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,080 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,400 px
Display Pixel Density
392 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
90 Hz
Display Features
Gorilla Glass 3, Mohs Level 5, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, DCI-P3
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Side

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor

Software

Operating System
Android 15
OS Family
Android
OS Version
15
OS Update Support
5 years
Direct OS Updates
No
Google Services
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, LTE
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.4
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
Connectivity Features
3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
USB Version
USB 2.0

Audio

Audio Features
Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, EDR

Technical

Launch price
135.99 €

Automated technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is an automated technical index based on verified specifications. It does not represent hands-on testing unless NeoTeo publishes a separate review.

5.43 /10

Selected variant

4 GB / 256 GB / international

Design & display
6.23
Performance & hardware
3.65
Camera
5.43
Connectivity
6.15
Battery & charging
6.2
NeoScore rank
#845 / 1029

Efficiency

Grades from the official EU product label. Missing grades are never estimated.

Energy efficiency
A
Repairability
B
Repeated-drop resistance
B

Survived 180 drops without defects

View the official EPREL label

Evidence-based overview

Moto G17 technical sheet

The Moto G17 runs Android 15 and uses a 6.72-inch IPS LCD with 1,080 × 2,400 px resolution, a 90 Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 1,050 nits. Gorilla Glass 3, a 20:9 aspect ratio and DCI-P3 support round out the display specification. The side-mounted fingerprint reader sits in a body that is 8.2 mm thick and weighs 189.9 g.

Its platform combines the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme with an octa-core CPU clocked at up to 2 GHz, 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256 GB of expandable storage. The storage standard is eMMC 5.1. The documented AnTuTu v10 result is 262,000; this is a supplied specification record, not a NeoTeo test.

The 5,200 mAh Li-Polymer battery supports 18 W fast charging, reverse charging, 18 W wireless charging and 1,000 charge cycles. The 50 Mpx main rear camera uses a Sony LYT-600 sensor and an f/1.9 aperture, records 1080p at 30 fps and offers 120 fps slow motion, but it lacks optical image stabilization. NFC, Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C, a 3.5 mm audio jack, stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos and dual Nano-SIM support make the connectivity package broad. It suits users who want a large display, high-capacity battery, 8 GB of RAM and extensive connections, while accepting eMMC 5.1 storage and no optical stabilization.

Highlights

  • 1The 6.72-inch display offers 90 Hz and 1,050 nits peak brightness.
  • 2The 5,200 mAh battery supports 18 W fast charging.
  • 38 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256 GB of expandable storage.
  • 4The main rear camera has 50 Mpx and a Sony LYT-600 sensor.

Things to consider

  • 1Storage uses eMMC 5.1.
  • 2The processor has a maximum clock of 2 GHz.
  • 3Fast charging is rated at 18 W.
  • 4The main camera does not have optical image stabilization.

Moto G17

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear Main Camera

Sensor Features
Back-Illuminated Sensor
Sensor Model
Sony LYT-600
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.513 ″ type
Pixel Size
0.7 µm
Sensor
Sensor Features
Back-Illuminated Sensor
Sensor Model
Sony LYT-600
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.513 ″ type
Pixel Size
0.7 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
120 fps
Lens
Optical Zoom
0 x
Aperture
f/1.9
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
Dual LED
Flash LED Count
2 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
Dual-Lens Camera, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Time-Lapse
2

Rear Ultrawide Camera

Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.2 ″ type
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.2 ″ type
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
3

Front Main Camera

Resolution
32 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.323 ″ type
Pixel Size
0.7 µm
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
32 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.323 ″ type
Pixel Size
0.7 µm
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
Features
Camera Features
HDR
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Variant details

Memory
4 GB
Markets
international
Storage
256 GB
Market codes
international

Product family

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