Motorola Moto G17 Power

Name: Motorola Moto G17 Power
Brand: Motorola

Display6.72" 1080 x 2400 pixels

ChipsetMediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm)

Main camera50MP

Battery6000 mAh

5.9GoSolo 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 8.8 mm (6.52 x 2.99 x 0.35 in)

Weight

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

Platform

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

256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 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

6000 mAh

Charging

TurboPower up to 30 W

Misc

Colors

Pantone: Alaskan Blue, Evening Blue

GoSolo Read / what it means5 takeaways

battery

6000mAh, roughly 1.5–2 daysWith typical mixed use (some social media, calls, occasional video), expect about 36 to 48 hours between charges before you need power.

charging

30W TurboPower, ~50 minutes fullA 30W charger will take roughly 45 to 60 minutes to reach 100% from flat, so you can get a day's use from a lunch break top-up.

display

6.72in 1080x2400, 392 ppiAt 392 pixels per inch and 1050 nits peak brightness, text stays sharp and readable in bright sunlight, though the 60Hz refresh is standard, not smooth for scrolling heavy apps.

performance

MediaTek Helio G81, 8 core 2GHzThis chipset handles everyday tasks, maps, messaging, and light mobile gaming (older titles, medium settings at 60fps), but not demanding 3D games.

durability

IP64, Gorilla Glass 3IP64 guards against dust and splashes (not submersion), and Gorilla Glass 3 resists scratches but is less tough than newer versions.

GoSolo Score Breakdown

Design67

Display61

Performance41

Camera64

Battery70

Value59

GoSolo Verdict

The Moto G17 Power banks on a 6000mAh battery and 30W charging to deliver roughly two days of use, which is its real strength—not blazing performance. It is worth it for buyers in regions with unreliable charging infrastructure or those who simply hate hunting for a plug daily, but the chipset and camera are ordinary for the price and year.

Strengths · 4

6000mAh battery genuinely delivers 36–48 hours of mixed use, a rare advantage at €190
30W TurboPower charges from empty in under an hour, enough for a full day from a lunch break
Large 6.72in display with 1050 nits peak brightness handles outdoor sun without the price of an AMOLED
Dual SIM and microSDXC slot let you expand storage and keep two numbers without sacrificing either

Trade-offs · 3

MediaTek Helio G81 is entry-level even for 2026; rivals at the same price now ship faster chips for snappier everyday use
5MP ultrawide is weak—tiny sensor and slow lens means poor low-light performance and limited field of view compared to competitors
60Hz display is standard here, but scrolling and gaming feel noticeably less fluid than phones at this price point with 90Hz or above