Motorola Moto G17

Display6.72" 1080 x 2400 pixels
ChipsetMediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm)
Main camera50MP
Battery5200 mAh
Moto G17 product photo
5.7GoSolo score
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Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
LTE
Speed
HSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced
2026, January 29
Status
Available

Body

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)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, silicone polymer back (eco leather)
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Durability
IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)

Display

Type
IPS LCD, 800 nits (typ), 1050 nits (HBM)
Size
6.72 inches, 109.0 cm2 (~86.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Mohs level 5

Platform

OS
Android 15
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2

Memory

Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal
128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

Modules
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
Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video
1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Module
32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.1", 0.7µm
Features
HDR · 1080p@30fps

Comms

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)
Radio
FM radio
USB
USB Type-C 2.0

Features

Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

Type
5200 mAh
Charging
TurboPower up to 18 W

Misc

Colors
Pantone: Bordeaux, Alaskan Blue, Evening Blue
Models
XT2623-2
GoSolo Read / what it means6 takeaways
display
6.72 inch, 1080p, 60HzLarge screen for video and reading, but 1080p resolution on 6.72 inches means pixels are visible up close (392 ppi), and 60Hz refresh makes scrolling feel noticeably less smooth than 90Hz phones at this price.
display
1050 nits peak brightnessOutdoor sunlight is readable but not comfortable—this brightness sits at the lower end of what handles direct sun without forced contrast adjustments.
performance
MediaTek Helio G81, 2.0 GHzHandles everyday apps, light games, and video without lag, but demanding titles like PUBG or Genshin at high settings will stutter; stick to casual games or turn down graphics.
battery
5200 mAh, about 1 full dayWith moderate use (messaging, social media, light video), expect one full day before needing to charge; heavy streaming or gaming will cut that to 12–14 hours.
charging
18W TurboPower, roughly 90–120 minutesReaches full charge in about an hour and a half from zero, so top-ups before leaving home or work are practical but not quick.
durability
IP64 rating, Gorilla Glass 3Survives splashes and brief immersion up to 1 meter, and the glass resists minor scratches, but this is not water-resistant enough for pool time or dust-tight enough for desert work.

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