Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs Motorola Moto G96 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Motorola Moto G96 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G. In terms of display resolution, Motorola Moto G96 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Motorola Moto G96 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Motorola Moto G96 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 18999 | Rs. 19829 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 29th, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is Rs. 18999. The launch Date of the second phone is July 09, 2025. The cost of Motorola Moto G96 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 19829.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Motorola Moto G96 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Motorola Moto G96 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Screen type. Motorola's phone has display density of 395 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 ~ 92.77% than Samsung's phone ~ 86%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Motorola Moto G96 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A17 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. Motorola Moto G96 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Motorola Moto G96 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A17 5G's 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Motorola Moto G96 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS | PB8T0010IN|PB8T0005IN |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 6 years | 1 year |
| Security Updates | 6 years | 3 years |
| Release Date | August 29th, 2025 | July 09, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, 33W Charger, USB Cable, Guides, Sim Tool | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm | 73.26 x 161.86 x 7.93 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 178 g |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Blue | PANTONE Greener Pastures, PANTONE Cattleya Orchid, PANTONE Ashleigh Blue, PANTONE Dresden Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color pOLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 300 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86% | ~ 92.77% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Brightness | 800nits | Brightness: 1600 Nits (Peak), 1200 Nits (HBM |
| Features | 100% DCI P3 Color Space, Water Touch | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 16 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 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) | 5G NR: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz | 5 GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.2 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, SAR Sensor, Sensor Hub, E-Compass |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | MOTO AI (AI Mobile) |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | FoD FPS, Moto Secure, Thinkshield for Mobile, Attentive Display, Edge Lights, Gestures: Quick Capture, Fast Flashlight, Flip for DND, Three Finger Screenshot, Pick Upto Silence, Lift to Unlock, Swipe to Split, Quick Launch, Sidebar, Play: Media Controls (Skip Songs Using Volume Keys), Games, Smart Connect, Google Assistant | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) Sony Lytia 700C Sensor, f/1.8 Aperture, 1.0um Pixel Size, Ultra Pixel Technology for 2.0um, Quad PDAF - All Pixel Focus, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) 8 MP ƒ/1.67 (Ultra Wide) FOV: 118.6 Degree, Macro Vision, f/2.2 Aperture, 1.12um Pixel Size, Auto Focus |
| Camera Sensor | Sony LYT-700C Sensor | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video | Night Vision Mode, Auto Night Vision, Portrait (24mm/35mm/50mm Options), Panorama, Pro Mode (w/Long Exposure), Live Filters, Tilt Shift, HDR, Macro Vision, Ultra-Res, Artificial Intelligence (Shot Optimization, Auto Smile Capture, Google Lens Integration, Photo Enhancement Engine, Super Zoom, Scan (Powered by Adobe Scan), Other Features: Gesture Selfie, Timer, Burst Shot, Snap in Video Recording, Assistive Grid, Leveler, Watermark, QR/ Barcode Scanner, Location Information, RAW Photo Output, Selfie Stick Support, Google Photos Editing (Magic Editor with Reimagine & Auto Frame (Checking Timeframe), Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Magic Editor, Portrait Blur, Portrait Light, Sky, Color Pop, Cinematic Photos, Video Features: Video Stabilization (EIS-OIS), Dual Capture, Timelapse (w/ Hyperlapse), Slow Motion, Live Video Filters (FHD (at 30 fps Only), Horizon Lock, Other Features: High Res Digital Zoom (Upto 6x), Assistive Grid, Leveler, Audio Zoom, Photo: Upto 10X| Video: Upto 6X |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 32 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) 0.7um Pixel Size, Quad Pixel Technology for 1.4um Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | Hello UI |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen2 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A5 | 4x2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.95GHz Cortex A-55 |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 | Adreno 710 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos, HiRES | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W TurboPower |