Motorola Edge 70 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A17 4G

Our Verdict: Motorola Edge 70 Pro has the clearer hardware edge over Samsung Galaxy A17 4G, especially a sharper 449 PPI display, the stronger 50MP front camera, and a larger 6,500 mAh battery. Samsung Galaxy A17 4G starts lower SIM-free at £109, roughly £638 below Motorola Edge 70 Pro; Samsung Galaxy A17 4G also has the lower contract total in the current deals. Choose Motorola Edge 70 Pro if you care most about a sharper 449 PPI display and the stronger 50MP front camera; choose Samsung Galaxy A17 4G if the lower cost is the priority.

The A17 4G is the cheaper one to own: around £291 over a typical contract, £422 less than the Edge 5G 70 Pro.

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 4G
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) £9.99/mo (£29.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£747.00 £137.00

Prices updated 26 July 2026

Motorola Edge 70 Pro Motorola Edge 70 Pro Samsung Galaxy A17  4G Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
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 4G
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
£9.99/mo
£29.00 upfront
SIM-free £747.00 £137.00
Prices updated 26 July 2026
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

Motorola Edge 70 Pro
Motorola Edge 70 Pro

24 Months

512GB

Zinfandel

200GB

Data

£27.99 per month, £19 upfront.

Use code: SAVING10 (£10)

Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Samsung Galaxy A17  4G

24 Months

128GB

Grey

25GB

Data

£9.99 per month, £29 upfront.

Use code: SUMMER10 (£10)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A17 4G cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is cheaper on contract at £291.16 over the life of the deal from £9.99 per month with £29.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?

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 4G has a Super AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G 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 4G?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £137.00.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Edge 70 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is available in 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G comes in 128GB.

What processors do the Motorola Edge 70 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A17 4G use?

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

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?

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 4G?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is rated IP54, dust and splash resistant.

What operating system do the Motorola Edge 70 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A17 4G run?

Both phones run Android.