Motorola Moto G 06 vs Samsung Galaxy A17

Our Verdict: Motorola Moto G 06 undercuts Samsung Galaxy A17 on SIM-free pricing. It starts at £79.00, while Samsung Galaxy A17 is shown from £134.99. Screen quality leans toward Samsung Galaxy A17 for sharpness, with 385 PPI compared with Motorola Moto G 06's 260 PPI. Samsung Galaxy A17 also has the higher-resolution front camera at 13MP against Motorola Moto G 06's 8MP, Samsung Galaxy A17 offers more headroom at up to 128GB rather than Motorola Moto G 06's 64GB. Software preference may matter as much as the spec sheet here, with Motorola Moto G 06 using Android 15 and Samsung Galaxy A17 using Android. Choose Motorola Moto G 06 for the lower spend, but pick Samsung Galaxy A17 if its display, storage, or ecosystem advantages are the parts you will notice every day.

Over a full contract, the Moto G 06 works out around £201 all-in, about £56 less than the A17.

Expert Rating
3.4
5 reviews
3.5
11 reviews
Screen
6.88" 6.7"
Display
IPS LCD Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1640 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
260 385
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
8 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm) Exynos 1330 (5 nm)
Battery
5,200 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage
64GB 128GB
OS
Android 15 Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM + Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
171.4 x 77.5 x 8.3 mm 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm
Weight
194 grams 192 grams
Water Resistance
IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) IP54, dust and splash resistant
Contracts
£8.00/mo (£0.00 upfront) £5.00/mo (£125.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£79.00 £159.00

Prices updated 26 July 2026

Motorola Moto G 06 Motorola Moto G 06 Samsung Galaxy A17 Samsung Galaxy A17
Expert Rating 3.4
5 reviews
3.5
11 reviews
Screen 6.88" 6.7"
Display IPS LCD Super AMOLED
Resolution 720 x 1640 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 260 385
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 8 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm) Exynos 1330 (5 nm)
Battery 5,200 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage 64GB 128GB
OS Android 15 Android
SIM Type Nano SIM + Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 171.4 x 77.5 x 8.3 mm 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm
Weight 194 grams 192 grams
Water Resistance IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) IP54, dust and splash resistant
Contracts £8.00/mo
£0.00 upfront
£5.00/mo
£125.00 upfront
SIM-free £79.00 £159.00
Prices updated 26 July 2026
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Cheapest Deals

Motorola Moto G 06
Motorola Moto G 06

24 Months

64GB

Tapestry

0.5GB

Data

£8 per month, with FREE phone.

Samsung Galaxy A17
Samsung Galaxy A17

24 Months

128GB

Black

300GB

Data

£5 per month, £125 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motorola Moto G 06 or Samsung Galaxy A17 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Motorola Moto G 06 is cheaper on contract at £200.70 over the life of the deal from £8.00 per month with £0.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Moto G 06 or Samsung Galaxy A17?

The Motorola Moto G 06 has the bigger screen at 6.9" compared to the Samsung Galaxy A17's 6.7", the Samsung Galaxy A17 has the sharper display at 385 pixels per inch versus 260, and the Motorola Moto G 06 uses a IPS LCD panel while the Samsung Galaxy A17 has a Super AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Moto G 06 or Samsung Galaxy A17?

The Motorola Moto G 06 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 Moto G 06 or Samsung Galaxy A17?

The Motorola Moto G 06 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £79.00.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Moto G 06 and Samsung Galaxy A17?

The Motorola Moto G 06 is available in 64GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 comes in 128GB.

What processors do the Motorola Moto G 06 and Samsung Galaxy A17 use?

The Motorola Moto G 06 is powered by the Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy A17 uses the Exynos 1330 (5 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Moto G 06 or Samsung Galaxy A17?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 is the more portable of the two: they weigh about the same (194 grams vs 192 grams), it's also the more compact phone at 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm, and is slimmer at 7.5mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Moto G 06 or Samsung Galaxy A17?

The Motorola Moto G 06 is rated IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes), while the Samsung Galaxy A17 is rated IP54, dust and splash resistant.

What operating system do the Motorola Moto G 06 and Samsung Galaxy A17 run?

The Motorola Moto G 06 runs Android 15 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 runs Android. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.