Motorola Moto G75 vs Samsung Galaxy A17 4G

Our verdict: Selfie fans take note: the Motorola Moto G75 has a 16MP front camera. Portability goes to the Motorola Moto G75 at 181g. The Motorola Moto G75 is better sealed against water with its IP68 certification. SIM-free, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G comes in at £139.00 — the lower starting price of the two.

Screen
6.78" 6.7"
Display
IPS LCD Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2400 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
388 385
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
16 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) Exynos 1330 (5 nm)
Storage
256GB 128GB
OS
Android 14 Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
166.1 x 77.2 x 8.3 mm 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm
Weight
181 grams 192 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IP54, dust and splash resistant
Contracts
£11.95/mo (£0.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£342.00 £139.00
Motorola Moto G75 Motorola Moto G75 Samsung Galaxy A17  4G Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Screen 6.78" 6.7"
Display IPS LCD Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080 x 2400 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 388 385
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 16 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) Exynos 1330 (5 nm)
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 14 Android
SIM Type Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 166.1 x 77.2 x 8.3 mm 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm
Weight 181 grams 192 grams
Water Resistance IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IP54, dust and splash resistant
Contracts £11.95/mo
£0.00 upfront
SIM-free £342.00 £139.00
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Moto G75 or Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.8", both screens are similarly sharp at around 388 pixels per inch, and the Motorola Moto G75 uses a IPS LCD panel while the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G has a Super AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Moto G75 or Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?

The Motorola Moto G75 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 G75 or Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £139.00.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Moto G75 and Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?

The Motorola Moto G75 is available in 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G comes in 128GB.

What processors do the Motorola Moto G75 and Samsung Galaxy A17 4G use?

The Motorola Moto G75 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G uses the Exynos 1330 (5 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Moto G75 or Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?

It's a trade-off: the Motorola Moto G75 is lighter but the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is more compact. It's 11g lighter at 181 grams, though the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is actually the more compact phone at 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is slimmer at 7.5mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Moto G75 or Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?

The Motorola Moto G75 is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is rated IP54, dust and splash resistant.

What operating system do the Motorola Moto G75 and Samsung Galaxy A17 4G run?

The Motorola Moto G75 runs Android 14 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G runs Android. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.