Motorola Signature vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Motorola Signature has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, Motorola Signature has better resolution of 2780 x 1264 than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Motorola Signature | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.8 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 58890 | Rs. 27999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 07, 2026. The cost of Motorola Signature is Rs. 58890. The launch Date of the second phone is August 29th, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 27999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Motorola Signature's 6.8 inch screen. Motorola Signature has LTPO AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Motorola's phone has display density of 449 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Motorola's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.8% than Samsung's phone ~ 86%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Motorola Signature's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera. Motorola Signature will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | Motorola Signature | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | PBAA0002IN | SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 6 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | January 07, 2026 | August 29th, 2025 |
| In The Box | USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable, Guides, SIM tool. TurboPower™ 90W charger, Signature packaging fragrance & Thank You Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.4 x 162.1 x 6.99 mm | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 186 g | 192 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Pantone: Carbon, Martini Olive | Black, Gray, Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.8 inches, 1264 x 2780 pixels, 165 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 449 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.8% | ~ 86% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |
| Brightness | Peak Brightness: 6200 nits | 800nits |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | |
| Features | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Pantone Validated Colour, Pantone SkinTone Validated, 100% DCI-P3 Colour Space, 10-bit; Over a Billion Shades of Colour | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n25/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n70/n71/n77/n78/n80/n81/n83/n84/n89/n94 | 5G* FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), 5G* TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4 GHz • 5 GHz • 6Ghz, Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi hotspot | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Charging |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 3,001,684 (Total) (v11) | |
| 3DMark Score | 5,497 (Wild Life Extreme) | |
| Camera Score | 164 (DxOMark) | |
| Speaker Score | 91 (Excellent) | |
| Battery Test Result | 16.5 hours | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, AGPS, LTEPP, SUPL, Glonass, Galileo | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Sar sensor, Sensor Hub, Magnetometer (e-Compass) | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min, Water-repellent Design | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP69/IP68 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Smart Connect (Ready For) support, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, Sony LYTIA 828 50 MP (Telephoto) 71mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, dual-pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) 12mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony LYTIA 828+ Sony LYTIA 600 | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 100x Super Zoom Pro, Action Shot, Auto Night Vision, Auto Motion Capture, Auto Smile Capture, Dual Capture Video, Face Retouch, Gesture Capture, Google Lens, Group Shot, HDR, Live Filters, Long Exposure, Macro, Night Vision, Panorama, Pantone SkinTone Validated, Pantone Validated Color, Photo Booth, Photo Enhancement Engine, Portrait Mode (24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm), Pro mode, Scan (Powered By Adobe Scan), Signature Style, Smart Color Watermark, Ultra Resolution, Auto Enhance, HDR Effect, Magic Eraser, Magic Editor, Portrait Blur, Photo Unblur, Photo to video, Portrait Light, Sky, Adaptive Stabilization, Audio Zoom, Auto Focus Tracking, Dolby Vision® recording, Dual Capture, Face Retouch, Horizon Lock, Live Filters, Macro Video, Slow-Motion, Video HDR, Timelapse, 8K@30fps (Dolby Vision), 4K@30/60fps (Dolby Vision), 4K@120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR10+, gyro-EIS | Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 120 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Sony LYTIA 500 Punch Hole | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Front Camera Features | HDR | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen5 | Samsung Exynos 1330 |
| CPU | 3.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x3.8 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.32 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A5 |
| Fabrication Node | 3nm | |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Mali-G68 MP2 |
| NPU | Hexagon NPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless, Sound by Bose, Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5200 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 90W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W Wired Power Sharing | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 10W | |