Samsung Galaxy M36 5G vs Motorola Moto G17 4G
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| Feature |  Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |  Motorola Moto G17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 23,000 – KSh 23,500 | KSh 27,300.00 |
| Display | 6.7 inches; Super AMOLED | IPS LCD, 800 nits (typ), 1050 nits (HBM) |
| Processor | Exynos 1380 (5 nm) | Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm) |
| RAM | 6GB, 8GB | 4GB, 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Rear camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 2 MP (macro) | 50 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF; 5 MP, f/2.2, 19mm (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 18W wired |
| Weight | 197 g (6.95 oz) | 189.9 g (6.67 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 7 | Android 15 |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
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General
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Motorola Moto G17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung | Motorola |
| Model | Galaxy M36 5G | Motorola Moto G17 4G |
| Announced | 2025, June 27 | 2026, January 29 (released 2026, January 29) |
Design
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Motorola Moto G17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.7 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in) | 165.7 x 76 x 8.2 mm (6.52 x 2.99 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 197 g (6.95 oz) | 189.9 g (6.67 oz) |
| Build materials | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, silicone polymer back (eco leather) |
Display
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Motorola Moto G17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 inches; Super AMOLED | IPS LCD, 800 nits (typ), 1050 nits (HBM) |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) | 6.72 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Mohs level 5 |
| Display features | 120Hz | 800 nits (typ), 1050 nits (HBM) |
Performance
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Motorola Moto G17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1380 (5 nm) | Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Motorola Moto G17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 6GB, 8GB | 4GB, 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Storage technology | UFS 2.2 | — |
| Expandable storage | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
Cameras
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Motorola Moto G17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 2 MP (macro) | 50 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF; 5 MP, f/2.2, 19mm (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm | 32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.1", 0.7µm |
| Rear camera features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Rear camera video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera features | HDR | HDR |
| Front camera video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Motorola Moto G17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 18W wired |
Software
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Motorola Moto G17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 7 | Android 15 |
Network
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Motorola Moto G17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Connectivity
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Motorola Moto G17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Durability
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Motorola Moto G17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | — | IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) |
Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Motorola Moto G17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass; virtual proximity sensing | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Orange Haze, Velvet Black, Serene Green | Pantone: Bordeaux, Alaskan Blue, Evening Blue |
Audio
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Motorola Moto G17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | Yes |
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