Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
Moto G17
Battery capacity (5,200 mAh)
WinsCharging
≈ Tie
Wired charging speed
≈ TiePerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
Moto G17
Screen size (6.72")
WinsWeight
Moto G42
Total weight (175g)
WinsValue
Moto G17
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.3/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Moto G17 | Moto G42 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.72" | 6.4" | |
| 1,080 × 2,400 | 1,080 × 2,400 | |
| IPS LCD | AMOLED | |
| — | 60Hz | |
| 1,050 nits | — | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Dual | Triple | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme | Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) | |
| 8 GB | 4 GB | |
| 256 GB | 128 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,200 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 18W | 18W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 189.9g | 175g | |
| 8.2mm | 8mm | |
| Gorilla Glass 3 front, plastic frame, silicone polymer back | plastic frame and back | |
| No certified water resistance | water-repellent design | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Motorola Moto G17
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Motorola Moto G17
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Motorola Moto G42
Highest resolution main camera.