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Motorola Moto G57 vs Motorola Moto G17 4G

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01Selected Motorola Moto G57 About 6.72 inch screen. Qualcomm SM6435-AA Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4 nm) processor. 8 GB RAM in this version. 5,200 mAh battery capacity. Runs Android 16. KSh 31,700In Stock Add to cart	02 Motorola Moto G17 4G 189.9 g. About 6.72 inch screen. Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm) processor. 5,200 mAh battery capacity. 18 W rated wired charging power. KSh 28,500In Stock Add to cart

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Our quick verdict

With the same 6.72-inch LCD screen, 5,200 mAh battery and IP64 rating, the Motorola Moto G17 4G is the better buy: it has sharper selfies (32 MP).

Performance

Motorola Moto G57: Qualcomm SM6435-AA Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4 nm) processor
Motorola Moto G17 4G: Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm) processor

Software

Motorola Moto G57: Runs Android 16
Motorola Moto G17 4G: Runs Android 15

Display

Motorola Moto G57: 6.72-inch LCD display, 120 Hz, 392 ppi
Motorola Moto G17 4G: 6.72-inch LCD display, 392 ppi

Memory

Motorola Moto G57: 8 GB RAM
Motorola Moto G17 4G: Up to 8 GB RAM

Connections

Motorola Moto G57: Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1
Motorola Moto G17 4G: Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.4

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Motorola Moto G57

Newer Android 16 (vs Android 15).
120 Hz display.

Motorola Moto G17 4G

Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.1).
Higher-resolution selfie camera: 32 MP (vs 8 MP).
Lower price: KSh 28,500 (vs KSh 31,700).

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Priority	Motorola Moto G57	Motorola Moto G17 4G
Display	6.72-inch LCD display, 120 Hz, 392 ppi	6.72-inch LCD display, 392 ppi
Camera	50 MP main camera	50 MP main camera
Performance	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 processor	Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme processor
Memory	8 GB RAM	Up to 8 GB RAM
Storage	Up to 256 GB storage	Up to 256 GB storage
Battery capacity	5,200 mAh battery	5,200 mAh battery
Water resistance	IP64 water and dust resistance	IP64 water and dust resistance
Connections	Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1	Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.4
Software	Android 16	Android 15
Processor	Qualcomm SM6435-AA Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4 nm)	Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm)
GPU	Adreno	Mali-G52 MC2
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG	USB Type-C 2.0
Process node	4 nm	12 nm
EU label free fall	Class A (270 falls)	Class B (180 falls)
EU label repairability	Class A	Class B

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Motorola Moto G57	Motorola Moto G17 4G
Brand	Motorola	Motorola
Model	Motorola Moto G57	Motorola Moto G17
Announced	2025, November 05	2026, January 29
Device type / form family	Smartphone	Smartphone
Release status	Available. Released 2025, December	Available. Released 2026, January 29
Model numbers	XT2537-2	XT2623-2

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Motorola Moto G57	Motorola Moto G17 4G
Build materials	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic frame, silicone polymer (eco leather) back	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, silicone polymer back (eco leather)
Dimensions	—	165.7 x 76 x 8.2 mm (6.52 x 2.99 x 0.32 in)
Weight	—	189.9 g (6.67 oz)

Display

Display specifications comparison
Specification	Motorola Moto G57	Motorola Moto G17 4G
Display	IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1050 nits (peak); 6.72 inches, 109.0 cm2 (~85.8% screen-to-body ratio)	IPS LCD, 800 nits (typ), 1050 nits (HBM); 6.72 inches, 109.0 cm2 (~86.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)
Display protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 7i	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Display features	120Hz, 1050 nits (peak)	800 nits (typ), 1050 nits (HBM)
Display technology	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Display size	6.72 inches, 109.0 cm2 (~85.8% screen-to-body ratio)	6.72 inches, 109.0 cm2 (~86.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Refresh rate	120Hz	—
Brightness	1050 nits (peak)	800 nits (typ), 1050 nits (HBM)
Pixel density	~392 ppi	~392 ppi
Aspect ratio	20:9 ratio	20:9 ratio
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.8% screen-to-body ratio	~86.6% screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
Specification	Motorola Moto G57	Motorola Moto G17 4G
Processor	Qualcomm SM6435-AA Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4 nm)	Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Adreno	Mali-G52 MC2
Process node	4 nm	12 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
Specification	Motorola Moto G57	Motorola Moto G17 4G
RAM	8GB	4GB, 8GB
Storage	128GB, 256GB	128GB, 256GB
Expandable storage	No	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Memory configurations	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM	128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
Specification	Motorola Moto G57	Motorola Moto G17 4G
Rear camera	50 MP, f/1.8 (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm	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	8 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm	32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.1", 0.7µm
Rear camera features	LED flash, HDR, panorama	Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Rear camera video	1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera features	HDR	HDR
Front camera video	1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Wide camera	50 MP, f/1.8 (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF	50 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF
Ultra-wide camera	8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm	5 MP, f/2.2, 19mm (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Motorola Moto G57	Motorola Moto G17 4G
Battery	5200 mAh	5200 mAh
Charging	—	18W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
Specification	Motorola Moto G57	Motorola Moto G17 4G
Operating system	Android 16	Android 15

Network

Network specifications comparison
Specification	Motorola Moto G57	Motorola Moto G17 4G
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	LTE	LTE
5G bands	SA/NSA/Sub6	—
Network speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Motorola Moto G57	Motorola Moto G17 4G
NFC	Yes (market/region dependent)	Yes (market/region dependent)
Bluetooth	5.1, A2DP, LE	5.4, A2DP, LE
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Positioning	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Radio	Unspecified	FM radio
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG	USB Type-C 2.0

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
Specification	Motorola Moto G57	Motorola Moto G17 4G
Water resistance	IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)	IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)
Durability and certification	MIL-STD-810H compliant; does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions; Drop resistant up to 1.2m	—

Features

Features specifications comparison
Specification	Motorola Moto G57	Motorola Moto G17 4G
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Colors	Pantone: Fluidity, Pink Lemonade, Corsair, Regatta	Pantone: Bordeaux, Alaskan Blue, Evening Blue

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Motorola Moto G57	Motorola Moto G17 4G
Loudspeakers	Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)	Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)
3.5 mm headphone jack	Yes	Yes

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
Specification	Motorola Moto G57	Motorola Moto G17 4G
EU label energy	Class B	Class A
EU label battery	53:59h endurance, 1000 cycles	56:58h endurance, 1000 cycles
EU label free fall	Class A (270 falls)	Class B (180 falls)
EU label repairability	Class A	Class B

Similarities

Both have 5,200 mAh batteries.
Both have 8 GB RAM.
Both are rated IP64.
Both support Wi-Fi 5.
Both have NFC.
Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

In summary

The Motorola Moto G17 4G is the better buy for almost everyone, with sharper selfies.

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