Motorola Edge 70 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A17

Our Verdict: On outright cost, Samsung Galaxy A17 is the cheaper route than Motorola Edge 70 Pro. The starting prices are £134.99 and £747.00. Motorola Edge 70 Pro answers with the stronger display case, using a 6.8" AMOLED panel at 449 PPI versus Samsung Galaxy A17's 6.7" Super AMOLED screen at 385 PPI. Motorola Edge 70 Pro also has the higher-resolution front camera at 50MP against Samsung Galaxy A17's 13MP, Motorola Edge 70 Pro offers more headroom at up to 512GB rather than Samsung Galaxy A17's 128GB. Both stay in the same software family, but the chipset choice differs: Motorola Edge 70 Pro uses Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Extreme (4 nm), while Samsung Galaxy A17 uses Exynos 1330 (5 nm). Samsung Galaxy A17 is the practical buy on price; Motorola Edge 70 Pro is easier to justify when its stronger listed hardware matches your priorities.

Over a full contract, the A17 works out around £256 all-in, about £457 less than the Edge 5G 70 Pro.

Expert Rating
4.0
10 reviews
3.5
11 reviews
Screen
6.8" 6.7"
Display
AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution
1272 x 2772 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
449 385
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
50 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Extreme (4 nm) Exynos 1330 (5 nm)
Battery
6,500 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage
512GB 128GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
162.7 x 75.6 x 7.0 mm 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm
Weight
190 grams 192 grams
Water Resistance
IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP54, dust and splash resistant
Contracts
£27.99/mo (£19.00 upfront) £5.00/mo (£125.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£747.00 £159.00

Prices updated 26 July 2026

Motorola Edge 70 Pro Motorola Edge 70 Pro Samsung Galaxy A17 Samsung Galaxy A17
Expert Rating 4.0
10 reviews
3.5
11 reviews
Screen 6.8" 6.7"
Display AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution 1272 x 2772 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 449 385
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 50 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Extreme (4 nm) Exynos 1330 (5 nm)
Battery 6,500 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage 512GB 128GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 162.7 x 75.6 x 7.0 mm 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm
Weight 190 grams 192 grams
Water Resistance IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP54, dust and splash resistant
Contracts £27.99/mo
£19.00 upfront
£5.00/mo
£125.00 upfront
SIM-free £747.00 £159.00
Prices updated 26 July 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A17 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is cheaper on contract at £256.40 over the life of the deal from £5.00 per month with £125.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A17?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.8", the Motorola Edge 70 Pro has the sharper display at 449 pixels per inch versus 385, and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro uses a AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy A17 has a Super AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A17?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A17?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £159.00.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Edge 70 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A17?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is available in 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 comes in 128GB.

What processors do the Motorola Edge 70 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A17 use?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Extreme (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy A17 uses the Exynos 1330 (5 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A17?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is the more portable of the two: they weigh about the same (190 grams vs 192 grams), it's also the more compact phone at 162.7 x 75.6 x 7.0 mm, and is slimmer at 7mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A17?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy A17 is rated IP54, dust and splash resistant.

What operating system do the Motorola Edge 70 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A17 run?

Both phones run Android.