Motorola Moto G Play (2026) vs Samsung Galaxy A17 4G

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Verdict

The Motorola Moto G Play (2026) scores higher in 1 of 6 sections (connectivity & features), while the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G leads in camera, display, design & durability, performance and battery.

The biggest difference is connectivity & features: 68 vs 30 points.

The Motorola Moto G Play (2026) is the newer model, announced 2 months after the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G.

Choose the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) for connectivity & features; choose the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G for camera and display.

Moto G Play (2026) leads in 7 fields
Galaxy A17 4G leads in 12 fields
17 ties

36 scored fields compared

Score by section

Section scores	Moto G Play (2026)	Galaxy A17 4G
Overall
Performance	28	43
Camera	9	38
Battery	45	58
Display	51	70
Design & durability	37	54
Connectivity & features	68	30

Full specifications

Only differences

Performance

Chipset performance index: Moto G Play (2026): 30/100; Galaxy A17 4G: 30/100
Chipset: Moto G Play (2026): Dimensity 6300; Galaxy A17 4G: Helio G99
RAM (max): Moto G Play (2026): 4 GB; Galaxy A17 4G: 8 GB(Better)
Storage (max): Moto G Play (2026): 64 GB; Galaxy A17 4G: 256 GB(Better)
Process node: Moto G Play (2026): 6 nm; Galaxy A17 4G: 6 nm

Camera

Main camera resolution: Moto G Play (2026): 32 MP; Galaxy A17 4G: 50 MP(Better)
Main sensor size: Moto G Play (2026): Unknown; Galaxy A17 4G: 1/2.76″
Optical stabilization (OIS): Moto G Play (2026): No; Galaxy A17 4G: Yes(Better)
Ultra-wide camera: Moto G Play (2026): No; Galaxy A17 4G: Yes(Better)
Telephoto camera: Moto G Play (2026): No; Galaxy A17 4G: No
Periscope lens: Moto G Play (2026): No; Galaxy A17 4G: No
Optical zoom: Moto G Play (2026): No; Galaxy A17 4G: No
Video recording: Moto G Play (2026): 1080p; Galaxy A17 4G: 1080p
Front camera: Moto G Play (2026): 8 MP; Galaxy A17 4G: 13 MP(Better)
Front camera 4K video: Moto G Play (2026): No; Galaxy A17 4G: No

Battery

Battery capacity: Moto G Play (2026): 5200 mAh(Better); Galaxy A17 4G: 5000 mAh
Battery endurance (EU label): Moto G Play (2026): Unknown; Galaxy A17 4G: 51:33 h
EU label cycles: Moto G Play (2026): Unknown; Galaxy A17 4G: 1200
Wired charging: Moto G Play (2026): 18 W; Galaxy A17 4G: 25 W(Better)
Wireless charging: Moto G Play (2026): No; Galaxy A17 4G: No
Reverse charging: Moto G Play (2026): No; Galaxy A17 4G: No
Reverse charging type: Moto G Play (2026): No; Galaxy A17 4G: No

Display

Screen size: Moto G Play (2026): 6.7″; Galaxy A17 4G: 6.7″
Panel type: Moto G Play (2026): LCD; Galaxy A17 4G: OLED(Better)
Refresh rate: Moto G Play (2026): 120 Hz(Better); Galaxy A17 4G: 90 Hz
Pixel density: Moto G Play (2026): 262 ppi; Galaxy A17 4G: 385 ppi(Better)
Peak brightness: Moto G Play (2026): 1000 nits; Galaxy A17 4G: Unknown
Resolution: Moto G Play (2026): 720x1604; Galaxy A17 4G: 1080x2340
Screen protection: Moto G Play (2026): Corning Gorilla Glass 3; Galaxy A17 4G: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+

Design & durability

Weight: Moto G Play (2026): 202 g; Galaxy A17 4G: 190 g(Better)
Thickness: Moto G Play (2026): 8.5 mm; Galaxy A17 4G: 7.5 mm(Better)
Dust & water resistance: Moto G Play (2026): None; Galaxy A17 4G: IP5x (splash resistant)(Better)
Back material: Moto G Play (2026): Leather(Better); Galaxy A17 4G: Plastic
Frame material: Moto G Play (2026): Plastic; Galaxy A17 4G: Plastic
EU repairability class: Moto G Play (2026): Unknown; Galaxy A17 4G: C
EU drop resistance class: Moto G Play (2026): Unknown; Galaxy A17 4G: B
EU energy class: Moto G Play (2026): Unknown; Galaxy A17 4G: A

Connectivity & features

5G: Moto G Play (2026): Yes(Better); Galaxy A17 4G: No
Wi-Fi: Moto G Play (2026): Wi-Fi 5; Galaxy A17 4G: Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth: Moto G Play (2026): Unknown; Galaxy A17 4G: 5.3
USB speed: Moto G Play (2026): USB 2.0; Galaxy A17 4G: USB 2.0
USB port: Moto G Play (2026): USB-C 2.0; Galaxy A17 4G: USB-C 2.0
DisplayPort output: Moto G Play (2026): No; Galaxy A17 4G: No
NFC: Moto G Play (2026): Yes; Galaxy A17 4G: Yes
eSIM: Moto G Play (2026): Yes(Better); Galaxy A17 4G: No
Ultra-wideband (UWB): Moto G Play (2026): No; Galaxy A17 4G: No
Satellite connectivity: Moto G Play (2026): No; Galaxy A17 4G: No
Stereo speakers: Moto G Play (2026): Yes(Better); Galaxy A17 4G: No
3.5 mm headphone jack: Moto G Play (2026): Yes(Better); Galaxy A17 4G: No
Fingerprint reader: Moto G Play (2026): Side-mounted; Galaxy A17 4G: Side-mounted
3D face unlock: Moto G Play (2026): No; Galaxy A17 4G: No
Infrared blaster: Moto G Play (2026): No; Galaxy A17 4G: No
FM radio: Moto G Play (2026): Yes; Galaxy A17 4G: Yes
microSD slot: Moto G Play (2026): Yes; Galaxy A17 4G: Yes
Card slot: Moto G Play (2026): microSD; Galaxy A17 4G: microSD (shared SIM slot)

General

Operating system: Moto G Play (2026): Android 16; Galaxy A17 4G: Android 15
OS updates (major versions): Moto G Play (2026): Unknown; Galaxy A17 4G: 6
Launch price: Moto G Play (2026): About 170 EUR; Galaxy A17 4G: $ 167.96
Year: Moto G Play (2026): 2025; Galaxy A17 4G: 2025

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Original text from the source spec sheet, for reference.

—	Moto G Play (2026)	Galaxy A17 4G
Network
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
5G bands	2, 5, 7, 12, 14, 25, 26, 29, 30, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6	–
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA, LTE
Launch
Announced	2025, November 05	2025, September 18
Status	Available. Released 2025, November 13	Available. Released 2025, September 18
Body
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	202 g (7.13 oz)	190 g (6.70 oz)
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), silicone polymer (eco leather) back, plastic frame	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic back, plastic frame
SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM Water-repellent design	· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)
Display
Type	IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1000 nits (peak)	Super AMOLED, 90Hz
Size	6.7 inches, 108.2 cm2 (~84.7% screen-to-body ratio)	6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	720 x 1604 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~262 ppi density)	1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Platform
OS	Android 16	Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 7
Chipset	Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)	Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Mali-G57 MC2	Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
Card slot	microSDXC (dedicated slot)	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal	64GB 4GB RAM UFS 2.2	128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Main Camera
Single	32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 0.64µm, PDAF	–
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Triple	–	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF, OIS 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
Selfie camera
Single	8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)	13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Sound
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)	Yes
3.5mm jack	Yes 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio	No
Comms
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	Yes	5.3, A2DP, LE
Positioning	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
NFC	Yes	Yes (market/region dependent)
Radio	FM radio	FM radio (market/region dependent)
USB	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0
Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass Virtual proximity sensing
Battery
Type	5200 mAh	5000 mAh
Charging	18W wired	25W wired
Misc
Colors	Pantone Tapestry	Black, Gray, Light blue
Models	XT2615-1	SM-A175F, SM-A175F/DS, SM-A175M, SM-A175M/DS, SM-A175F/DSB
Price	About 170 EUR	$ 167.96 / € 173.00 / £ 159.55
SAR EU	–	0.37 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)
EU LABEL
Energy	–	Class A
Battery	–	51:33h endurance, 1200 cycles
Free fall	–	Class B (180 falls)
Repairability	–	Class C