Motorola Moto G 37 vs Samsung Galaxy A17 4G

Our Verdict: For Samsung Galaxy A17 4G versus Motorola Moto G 37, the recommendation depends mostly on what you want from the hardware. The Samsung is ahead for display quality, with a sharper 385 PPI display, its Super AMOLED panel, and a higher-resolution 13MP front camera; the Motorola is the better match for a 6.7-inch IPS LCD display at 264 PPI, a 50MP rear camera, and an 8MP front camera. The Samsung is the better fit for display quality, while the Motorola is the one to consider for simplicity.

The A17 4G is the cheaper one to own: around £249 over a typical contract, £130 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 4G
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) £10.00/mo (£69.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£209.00 £79.00
Motorola Moto G 37 Motorola Moto G 37 Samsung Galaxy A17  4G Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
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 4G
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
£10.00/mo
£69.00 upfront
SIM-free £209.00 £79.00
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Motorola Moto G 37
Motorola Moto G 37

18 Months

128GB

PANTONE Impenetrable

25GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£10 per month, £199 upfront.

Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Samsung Galaxy A17  4G

18 Months

128GB

Black

25GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£10 per month, £69 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motorola Moto G 37 or Samsung Galaxy A17 4G cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is cheaper on contract at £249.00 over the life of the deal from £10.00 per month with £69.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Moto G 37 or Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.7", the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G 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 4G has a Super AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Moto G 37 or Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?

The Motorola Moto G 37 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G 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 4G?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £79.00.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Moto G 37 and Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?

The Motorola Moto G 37 is available in 128GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G comes in 128GB.

What processors do the Motorola Moto G 37 and Samsung Galaxy A17 4G use?

The Motorola Moto G 37 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G uses the Exynos 1330 (5 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Moto G 37 or Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?

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 4G?

The Motorola Moto G 37 is rated IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes), while the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is rated IP54, dust and splash resistant.

What operating system do the Motorola Moto G 37 and Samsung Galaxy A17 4G run?

Both phones run Android.