iPhone 17
92/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $799
Manufacturer source ↗iPhone 17 vs Motorola Moto G Power (2026)
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Motorola Moto G Power (2026)
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US launch / reference: $299.99
US availability: January 8, 2026
Manufacturer source ↗Start with the tradeoffs
Consider iPhone 17 for
- A19 chip with 6-core CPU
- ProMotion 120 Hz on a non-Pro iPhone
- Up to 30 hours of video playback
Tradeoff: No telephoto
Consider Motorola Moto G Power (2026) for
- microSD storage expansion up to 1 TB
- 3.5 mm headphone jack and stereo speakers
- 50 MP main camera with optical image stabilization
Tradeoff: 128 GB built-in storage
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Specifications side by side
Arrows indicate a higher capacity, higher power rating, or lower weight/time for comparable simple quantities. They do not establish overall product quality. Unknown values remain unavailable.
| Specification | iPhone 17 | Motorola Moto G Power (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3″ OLED, 2622×1206 at 460 ppi, ProMotion 120 Hz | 6.8-inch LCD; 2388 × 1080; up to 120 Hz |
| Chipset | Apple A19 chip (6-core CPU) | MediaTek Dimensity 6300; octa-core CPU up to 2.4 GHz; Mali-G57 MC2 GPU |
| Storage | 256 / 512 GB | Not documented |
| Battery (video) | Up to 30 hours | Not documented |
| Charging | 50% in 20 min with 40W adapter; MagSafe up to 25W | Up to 30 W TurboPower; compatible 33 W or higher adapter sold separately |
| OS | iOS 26 | Launched with Android 16 |
| Weight | ↑ 177 g | 208 g |
| IP rating | IP68 (6 m, 30 min) | IP68 and IP69; manufacturer water-resistance tests; resistance diminishes with wear |
| Memory and storage | Not documented | 8 GB LPDDR4X physical RAM; 128 GB UFS 2.2 storage |
| Expansion | Not documented | microSD card support up to 1 TB; card sold separately |
| Battery | Not documented | 5,200 mAh typical; 5,100 mAh rated |
| Rear cameras | Not documented | 50 MP f/1.8 main with OIS + 8 MP f/2.2 autofocus ultrawide/macro |
| Front camera | Not documented | 32 MP; f/2.2; fixed focus |
| Dimensions | Not documented | 166.62 × 77.10 × 8.72 mm |
| Port and audio | Not documented | USB-C 2.0; 3.5 mm headphone jack; stereo speakers |
| SIM | Not documented | One nano-SIM and eSIM, plus microSD slot |
iPhone 17
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Motorola Moto G Power (2026)
Prices & availability
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Price history
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Prices apply to the listed configuration and condition. Tax and shipping are not included unless the retailer states otherwise.