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.

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
Motorola Moto G15 Motorola Moto G15 Samsung Galaxy A17  4G Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
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
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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.