Samsung
Galaxy A17 5G
Best software support
The new Galaxy A17 5G is not too different from the A16 5G but it does have an optically stabilized main camera, Android 16 with six OS upgrades promised, and an IP54 rating. It's already on sale too, making it a more tempting deal.
Pros
- Available for much lower than $199 thanks to deals
- Optically stabilized main camera should deliver better results
- Full-HD AMOLED display
- IP54 rating
- Slimmer and lighter than Moto G
- Six OS upgrades promised
Cons
- Barely any change compared to A16 5G
- U.S. variant has just 4GB RAM
- Questionable performance
Motorola
Moto G 2026
Smooth operator
We've spent some time with the Moto G 2026 and despite the 4GB RAM, the Android experience is quite good. Software update promise is just two years though and the display is not as impressive as the Galaxy.
Pros
- Modern design with hole-punch camera cutout in display
- 120Hz refresh rate with 1,000 nit brightness
- UI is smooth despite having 4GB RAM
- Likely to be discounted soon
- Ships with near-stock Android 16
Cons
- Thicker and heavier than A17
- Display is just HD resolution and non-AMOLED
- Only two OS upgrades promised
- No ultrawide camera
