Motorola Moto G 37 vs Samsung Galaxy A17

Our Verdict: Comparing Samsung Galaxy A17 and Motorola Moto G 37, the choice mostly comes down to display quality versus simplicity. The Samsung gives you a sharper 385 PPI display, its Super AMOLED panel, and a higher-resolution 13MP front camera, while the Motorola is more appealing for a 6.7-inch IPS LCD display at 264 PPI, a 50MP rear camera, and an 8MP front camera. Choose the Samsung for display quality; choose the Motorola if simplicity matters more.

The A17 is the cheaper one to own: around £261 over a typical contract, £118 less than the Moto G 37.

Screen
6.67" 6.7"
Display
IPS LCD Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1604 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
264 385
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
8 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) Exynos 1330 (5 nm)
Battery
5,200 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage
128GB 128GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
166.2 x 76.5 x 7.8 mm 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm
Weight
191 grams 192 grams
Water Resistance
IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) IP54, dust and splash resistant
Contracts
£10.00/mo (£199.00 upfront) £5.00/mo (£125.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£209.00 £159.00
Motorola Moto G 37 Motorola Moto G 37 Samsung Galaxy A17 Samsung Galaxy A17
Screen 6.67" 6.7"
Display IPS LCD Super AMOLED
Resolution 720 x 1604 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 264 385
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 8 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) Exynos 1330 (5 nm)
Battery 5,200 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 166.2 x 76.5 x 7.8 mm 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm
Weight 191 grams 192 grams
Water Resistance IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) IP54, dust and splash resistant
Contracts £10.00/mo
£199.00 upfront
£5.00/mo
£125.00 upfront
SIM-free £209.00 £159.00
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Motorola Moto G 37
Motorola Moto G 37

18 Months

128GB

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25GB

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£10 per month, £199 upfront.

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24 Months

128GB

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motorola Moto G 37 or Samsung Galaxy A17 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is cheaper on contract at £261.00 over the life of the deal from £5.00 per month with £125.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Moto G 37 or Samsung Galaxy A17?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.7", the Samsung Galaxy A17 has the sharper display at 385 pixels per inch versus 264, and the Motorola Moto G 37 uses a IPS LCD panel while the Samsung Galaxy A17 has a Super AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Moto G 37 or Samsung Galaxy A17?

The Motorola Moto G 37 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Motorola Moto G 37 or Samsung Galaxy A17?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £159.00.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Moto G 37 and Samsung Galaxy A17?

The Motorola Moto G 37 is available in 128GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 comes in 128GB.

What processors do the Motorola Moto G 37 and Samsung Galaxy A17 use?

The Motorola Moto G 37 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy A17 uses the Exynos 1330 (5 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Moto G 37 or Samsung Galaxy A17?

The Motorola Moto G 37 is the more portable of the two: they weigh about the same (191 grams vs 192 grams), it's also the more compact phone at 166.2 x 76.5 x 7.8 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Moto G 37 or Samsung Galaxy A17?

The Motorola Moto G 37 is rated IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes), while the Samsung Galaxy A17 is rated IP54, dust and splash resistant.

What operating system do the Motorola Moto G 37 and Samsung Galaxy A17 run?

Both phones run Android.