Motorola Moto G15 vs Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Our verdict: Add up the full contract cost and the Motorola Moto G15 comes in £8.84 cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G. Front-camera quality goes to the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G at 13MP. You'll barely notice the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G in your pocket at 192g. Prefer to own outright? The Motorola Moto G15 starts from just £97.00.
Motorola Moto G15
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Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
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| Screen | 6.72" | 6.7" |
| Display | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1080 x 2340 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 392 | 385 |
| Rear Camera | 50 Megapixels | 50 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 8 Megapixels | 13 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm) | Exynos 1330 (5 nm) |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
| OS | Android | Android |
| SIM Type | Nano SIM | nano-SIM and e-SIM |
| Connectivity | Up to 4G | Up to 4G |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.3 with A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | 165.7 x 76 x 8.8 mm | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 203 grams | 192 grams |
| Water Resistance | IP54, dust and splash resistant | IP54, dust and splash resistant |
| Contracts |
£8.99/mo
£9.00 upfront |
£11.95/mo
£0.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £97.00 | £169.00 |
| Deals | Deals |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Motorola Moto G15 or Samsung Galaxy A17 4G cheaper on contract?
Based on total cost of ownership, the Motorola Moto G15 is cheaper on contract at £247.96 over the life of the deal from £8.99 per month with £9.00 upfront.
Which has the better screen, the Motorola Moto G15 or Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.7", both screens are similarly sharp at around 392 pixels per inch, and the Motorola Moto G15 uses a IPS LCD panel while the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G has a Super AMOLED.
Which has the better camera, the Motorola Moto G15 or Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Motorola Moto G15 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 Moto G15 or Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Motorola Moto G15 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £97.00.
What storage options are available for the Motorola Moto G15 and Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Motorola Moto G15 is available in 128GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G comes in 128GB.
What processors do the Motorola Moto G15 and Samsung Galaxy A17 4G use?
The Motorola Moto G15 is powered by the Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G uses the Exynos 1330 (5 nm).
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Moto G15 or Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
It's a trade-off: the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is lighter but the Motorola Moto G15 is more compact. It's 11g lighter at 192 grams, though the Motorola Moto G15 is actually the more compact phone at 165.7 x 76 x 8.8 mm, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is slimmer at 7.5mm thick.
Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Moto G15 or Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
Both phones share the same water resistance rating of IP54, dust and splash resistant.
What operating system do the Motorola Moto G15 and Samsung Galaxy A17 4G run?
Both phones run Android.