Samsung Galaxy M17 5G vs Moto G06 Power
₹6,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Moto G06 Power starts ₹6,000 lower: ₹13,999 against ₹19,999 for the Galaxy M17 5G.
- The Moto G06 Power has the bigger battery: 7,000 mAh against 5,000 mAh.
- The screens are a split decision: the Galaxy M17 5G is brighter (1,100 nits against 600) and sharper (Full HD+ against HD+), the Moto G06 Power is smoother (120Hz against 90Hz).
- Only the Galaxy M17 5G has an ultrawide camera. Only the Galaxy M17 5G stabilises its main camera optically (OIS), which helps in low light and on video.
- The Galaxy M17 5G is the lighter phone: 192 g against 220 g.
- The Moto G06 Power is better sealed against dust and water: IP64 against IP54.
Get the Galaxy M17 5G for the brighter screen, the ultrawide camera and a stabilised main camera. Get the Moto G06 Power for the lower price, the bigger battery and the smoother screen.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 4GB + 128GB₹19,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹22,999
- 4GB + 64GB₹13,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Galaxy M17 5G vs Moto G06 Power, answered
In India, the Samsung Galaxy M17 5G starts at ₹19,999 and the Moto G06 Power starts at ₹13,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Galaxy M17 5G or the Moto G06 Power?
The Moto G06 Power, by ₹6,000. Starting prices: ₹13,999 for the Moto G06 Power, ₹19,999 for the Galaxy M17 5G. The Galaxy M17 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹22,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Galaxy M17 5G or the Moto G06 Power?
The Moto G06 Power, with 7,000 mAh to 5,000 mAh. Charging is close too: 25W and 18W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
It is a split: the Galaxy M17 5G's screen is brighter (1,100 to 600 nits), the Moto G06 Power's is smoother (120Hz to 90Hz). The Galaxy M17 5G has a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED at 90Hz, the Moto G06 Power a 6.88-inch LCD at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the Galaxy M17 5G has an ultrawide camera. The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) on the Galaxy M17 5G and 50MP main on the Moto G06 Power. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The Galaxy M17 5G runs the Exynos 1330, the Moto G06 Power the Helio G81 Extreme.
Which is better protected against water?
The Moto G06 Power, rated IP64 to the Galaxy M17 5G's IP54. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The Galaxy M17 5G, at 192 g to 220 g.
Do both support 5G?
No. Only the Galaxy M17 5G works on 5G networks; the Moto G06 Power is a 4G phone.
