Motorola Moto G 17 vs Motorola Razr 50 Ultra

Our Verdict: Motorola Razr 50 Ultra pulls ahead for selfie camera resolution thanks to a 32MP front camera versus 8MP, plus up to 512GB storage versus 128GB. There is still a sensible reason to pick Motorola Moto G 17: 5,200 mAh compared with 4,000 mAh matters when battery capacity is high on your list. In short, Motorola Razr 50 Ultra is for selfies and video calls; Motorola Moto G 17 is for larger battery capacity.
Screen
6.72" 6.9"
Display
IPS LCD Foldable LTPO AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2400 1080 x 2640
Pixels Per Inch
392 413
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
8 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm) Qualcomm SM8635 Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery
5,200 mAh 4,000 mAh
Storage
128GB 512GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
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/6e/7
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE 5.4 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
Dimensions
165.7 x 76 x 8.2 mm 171.4 x 74 x 7.1 mm
Weight
203 grams 189 grams
Water Resistance
IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Contracts
£12.00/mo (£0.00 upfront) -
SIM-free
- £449.99

Prices updated 26 July 2026

Motorola Moto G 17 Motorola Moto G 17 Motorola Razr 50 Ultra Motorola Razr 50 Ultra
Screen 6.72" 6.9"
Display IPS LCD Foldable LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080 x 2400 1080 x 2640
Pixels Per Inch 392 413
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 8 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm) Qualcomm SM8635 Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery 5,200 mAh 4,000 mAh
Storage 128GB 512GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type 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/6e/7
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE 5.4 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
Dimensions 165.7 x 76 x 8.2 mm 171.4 x 74 x 7.1 mm
Weight 203 grams 189 grams
Water Resistance IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Contracts £12.00/mo
£0.00 upfront
-
SIM-free - £449.99
Prices updated 26 July 2026
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Motorola Moto G 17
Motorola Moto G 17

24 Months

128GB

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0.5GB

Data

£12 per month, with FREE phone.

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512GB

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From £449.99

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Moto G 17 or Motorola Razr 50 Ultra?

The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra has the bigger screen at 6.9" compared to the Motorola Moto G 17's 6.7", the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra has the sharper display at 413 pixels per inch versus 392, and the Motorola Moto G 17 uses a IPS LCD panel while the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra has a Foldable LTPO AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Moto G 17 or Motorola Razr 50 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto G 17 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Moto G 17 and Motorola Razr 50 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto G 17 is available in 128GB, while the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra comes in 512GB.

What processors do the Motorola Moto G 17 and Motorola Razr 50 Ultra use?

The Motorola Moto G 17 is powered by the Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm), while the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra uses the Qualcomm SM8635 Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Moto G 17 or Motorola Razr 50 Ultra?

It's a trade-off: the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra is lighter but the Motorola Moto G 17 is more compact. It's 14g lighter at 189 grams, though the Motorola Moto G 17 is actually the more compact phone at 165.7 x 76 x 8.2 mm, the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra is slimmer at 7.1mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Moto G 17 or Motorola Razr 50 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto G 17 is rated IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes), while the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra is rated IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins).

What operating system do the Motorola Moto G 17 and Motorola Razr 50 Ultra run?

Both phones run Android.