Motorola Moto G 17 vs Motorola Razr 50 Ultra

Our Verdict: Same maker, different budgets: the Moto G 17 is the cheaper option and the Razr 50 Ultra the premium one. Only the 50 Ultra is a 5G phone; the 17 maxes out at 4G, and there's more battery in the 17, 5200mAh to 4000mAh, which should mean longer between charges in day-to-day use. The 50 Ultra has the stronger screen, bigger at 6.9" against 6.7" and sharper at 413 PPI, and the 50 Ultra goes up to 512GB of storage, where the 17 tops out at 128GB. Only pay up for the 50 Ultra if you'll use what it offers; if not, the 17 makes more sense.

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 11 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 11 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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Motorola Razr 50 Ultra

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.