Samsung Galaxy M17 5G vs Moto G57 Power
It's close. Buy Samsung Galaxy M17 5G if you want the longest software support and to spend less. Buy Moto G57 Power if you want longer battery life and more speed for games.
The short answer
- CameraIt's a tie
- BatteryMoto G57 Power. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 9 out of 10, against 6. It has a 7000 mAh battery.
- SpeedMoto G57 Power. Faster for games and heavy apps: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, speed score 4 out of 10, against 3.
- UpdatesSamsung Galaxy M17 5G. 6 years of updates promised.
- PriceSamsung Galaxy M17 5G. Costs 9% less.
Overall it's close, so pick the one that wins on what matters most to you.
Side by side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M17 5G | Moto G57 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹19,999 | ₹21,999 |
| Launched | 10 October 2025 | 24 November 2025 |
| Software now | One UI 8.5 (Android 16), launched with One UI 7 (Android 15) | Hello UI (Android 16) (same as launch) |
| Rating | 6.8/10 | 7.1/10 |
| Battery | 5000mAh battery is enough for a normal day; 25W charging is slow. | 7000mAh battery easily lasts more than a day; 33W charging is moderate. |
| Camera | 50MP main camera with stabilisation, plus wide-angle and macro cameras and a 13MP selfie camera. | Sony 50MP main camera and an 8MP wide-angle; decent in daylight. |
| Speed | Exynos 1330 is smooth for daily use but struggles with demanding games. | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 with 8GB RAM is smooth for daily use and light gaming. |
| Catch | No headphone jack, a smaller battery than rivals, and the price has risen from ₹12,499 to ₹19,999. | LCD rather than AMOLED, only one Android upgrade promised, and it now costs ₹21,999, up from ₹14,999 at launch. |
| Updates | 6 years | 1 year |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M17 5G | Moto G57 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2340) Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 1100 nits HBM, Gorilla Glass Victus | 6.72-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2400) IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1050 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1330 (5nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm) |
| CPU | 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz | 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G68 MP2 | Adreno (model not officially stated) |
| AI chip (NPU) | Exynos NPU (TOPS not officially stated) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 4GB RAM, 128GB (Not officially stated; microSDXC (shared SIM slot)) | 8GB RAM, 128GB (Not officially stated; no microSD slot) |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 33W wired |
| Cameras | 50 MP main (1/2.76", f/1.8, AF, OIS) + 5 MP ultrawide (f/2.2) + 2 MP macro; 13 MP selfie (f/2.0) | 50 MP Sony LYTIA 600 main (1/1.95", f/1.8, PDAF) + 8 MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 120 degrees); 8 MP selfie (f/2.2) |
| Water and dust | IP54 | IP64, MIL-STD-810H |
| Size and weight | 7.5mm thick, 192g | 8.6mm thick, 210.6g |
| Software | One UI 7 (Android 15) at launch, One UI 8.5 (Android 16) now | Hello UI (Android 16) at launch, Hello UI (Android 16) now |
| Updates | 6 years promised | 1 year promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Only on some versions |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB-C 2.0, no 3.5mm jack | Wi-Fi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.1, NFC market dependent, USB-C 2.0, 3.5mm jack, FM radio |
| Modem | Integrated Exynos 5G modem | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Single loudspeaker, no headphone jack; haptics not detailed | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, 3.5mm jack with Hi-Res audio; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Moonlight Silver, Sapphire Black | Pantone Corsair, Pantone Fluidity, Pantone Regatta |
Where to buy
- Samsung Galaxy M17 5G₹19,999
- Moto G57 Power₹21,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, Samsung Galaxy M17 5G or Moto G57 Power?
- It's close. Buy Samsung Galaxy M17 5G if you want the longest software support and to spend less. Buy Moto G57 Power if you want longer battery life and more speed for games.
- Which has the better camera?
- They are about even on camera.
- Which has the better battery life?
- Moto G57 Power lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- Moto G57 Power is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- Samsung Galaxy M17 5G costs ₹19,999, Moto G57 Power costs ₹21,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Samsung Galaxy M17 5G: 6 years, now on One UI 8.5 (Android 16). Moto G57 Power: 1 year, now on Hello UI (Android 16).