Motorola Moto G 37 vs Samsung Galaxy A26

Our Verdict: If you are choosing between Samsung Galaxy A26 and Motorola Moto G 37, display quality is the main reason to lean one way. The Samsung has a sharper 385 PPI display, its Super AMOLED panel, and a higher-resolution 13MP front camera; the Motorola mainly responds with 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.

Over a full contract, the Moto G 37 works out around £379 all-in, about £69 less than the A26.

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) 5nm Exynos 1280
Battery
5,200 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage
128GB 128GB, 256GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano 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 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm
Weight
191 grams 200 grams
Water Resistance
IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
Contracts
£14.83/mo (£25.00 upfront) £16.00/mo (£9.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£209.00 -
Motorola Moto G 37 Motorola Moto G 37 Samsung Galaxy A26 Samsung Galaxy A26
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) 5nm Exynos 1280
Battery 5,200 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage 128GB 128GB, 256GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano 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 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm
Weight 191 grams 200 grams
Water Resistance IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
Contracts £14.83/mo
£25.00 upfront
£16.00/mo
£9.00 upfront
SIM-free £209.00 -
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Motorola Moto G 37
Motorola Moto G 37

18 Months

128GB

PANTONE Impenetrable

80GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£14.83 a month, £25 upfront.

Samsung Galaxy A26
Samsung Galaxy A26

24 Months

128GB

White

25GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£16 a month, £9 upfront.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motorola Moto G 37 or Samsung Galaxy A26 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Motorola Moto G 37 is cheaper on contract at £378.88 over the life of the deal from £14.83 per month with £25.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Moto G 37 or Samsung Galaxy A26?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.7", the Samsung Galaxy A26 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 A26 has a Super AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Moto G 37 or Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Motorola Moto G 37 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Moto G 37 and Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Motorola Moto G 37 is available in 128GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 comes in 128GB, 256GB.

What processors do the Motorola Moto G 37 and Samsung Galaxy A26 use?

The Motorola Moto G 37 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy A26 uses the 5nm Exynos 1280 .

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Moto G 37 or Samsung Galaxy A26?

It's a trade-off: the Motorola Moto G 37 is lighter but the Samsung Galaxy A26 is more compact. It's 9g lighter at 191 grams, though the Samsung Galaxy A26 is actually the more compact phone at 164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Moto G 37 or Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Motorola Moto G 37 is rated IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes), while the Samsung Galaxy A26 is rated IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min).

What operating system do the Motorola Moto G 37 and Samsung Galaxy A26 run?

Both phones run Android.