Motorola Moto G17 vs Sony Xperia 10 IV
21.1chipPerformancechip23.6
27.3Display29.8
34.1Camera33.8
40.7Battery38.8
60Features52
8 spec wins — Motorola Moto G176 spec wins — Sony Xperia 10 IV
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Motorola Moto G17 scores 32.8 against 32.8 for Sony Xperia 10 IV. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Motorola Moto G17 edges ahead in features and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Motorola Moto G17
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 52
- 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 300% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 8 MP
- 54% higher Peak brightness: 1,050 nits vs 683 nits
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 10 IV
- 60% higher ultra-wide: 8 MP vs 5 MP
- 17% higher Pixel density: 457 ppi vs 391 ppi
- 15% lower weight: 161 g vs 190 g
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Motorola Moto G17 | Sony Xperia 10 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72 ″+12% | 6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2520 |
| Pixel density | 391 ppi | 457 ppi+17% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,050 nits+54% | 683 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 82 % |
Performance
| Spec | Motorola Moto G17 | Sony Xperia 10 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | Snapdragon 695 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS |
Camera
| Spec | Motorola Moto G17 | Sony Xperia 10 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | 8 MP+60% |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@60fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+300% | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Motorola Moto G17 | Sony Xperia 10 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh+4% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 18 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | Motorola Moto G17 | Sony Xperia 10 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 161 g+15% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+2% | 8.3 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Motorola Moto G17 | Sony Xperia 10 IV |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Motorola Moto G17 | Sony Xperia 10 IV |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 12 |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Motorola Moto G17 | Sony Xperia 10 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |

