Motorola Moto G37 Power vs Samsung Galaxy M17e
Verdict
The Motorola Moto G37 Power scores higher in 4 of 6 sections (connectivity & features, battery, performance and display), while the Samsung Galaxy M17e is not clearly ahead in any section; they are even on camera and design & durability.
The biggest difference is connectivity & features: 68 vs 44 points.
- Moto G37 Power leads in 11 fields
- Galaxy M17e leads in 2 fields
- 25 ties
38 scored fields compared
Score by section
| Section scores | Moto G37 Power | Galaxy M17e |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ||
| Performance | 43 | 36 |
| Camera | 10 | 10 |
| Battery | 65 | 54 |
| Display | 52 | 49 |
| Design & durability | 53 | 51 |
| Connectivity & features | 68 | 44 |
Full specifications
Performance
- Chipset performance index
- Moto G37 Power: 30/100
- Galaxy M17e: 30/100
- Chipset
- Moto G37 Power: Dimensity 6300
- Galaxy M17e: Dimensity 6300
- RAM (max)
- Moto G37 Power: 8 GB(Better)
- Galaxy M17e: 6 GB
- Storage (max)
- Moto G37 Power: 256 GB(Better)
- Galaxy M17e: 128 GB
- Process node
- Moto G37 Power: 6 nm
- Galaxy M17e: 6 nm
Camera
- Main camera resolution
- Moto G37 Power: 50 MP
- Galaxy M17e: 50 MP
- Optical stabilization (OIS)
- Moto G37 Power: No
- Galaxy M17e: No
- Ultra-wide camera
- Moto G37 Power: No
- Galaxy M17e: No
- Telephoto camera
- Moto G37 Power: No
- Galaxy M17e: No
- Periscope lens
- Moto G37 Power: No
- Galaxy M17e: No
- Optical zoom
- Moto G37 Power: No
- Galaxy M17e: No
- Video recording
- Moto G37 Power: 1080p
- Galaxy M17e: 1080p
- Front camera
- Moto G37 Power: 8 MP
- Galaxy M17e: 8 MP
- Front camera 4K video
- Moto G37 Power: No
- Galaxy M17e: No
Battery
- Battery capacity
- Moto G37 Power: 7000 mAh(Better)
- Galaxy M17e: 6000 mAh
- Wired charging
- Moto G37 Power: 30 W(Better)
- Galaxy M17e: 25 W
- Wireless charging
- Moto G37 Power: No
- Galaxy M17e: No
- Reverse charging
- Moto G37 Power: Yes(Better)
- Galaxy M17e: No
- Reverse charging type
- Moto G37 Power: Wired
- Galaxy M17e: No
Display
- Screen size
- Moto G37 Power: 6.67″
- Galaxy M17e: 6.7″
- Panel type
- Moto G37 Power: LCD
- Galaxy M17e: LCD
- Refresh rate
- Moto G37 Power: 120 Hz
- Galaxy M17e: 120 Hz
- Pixel density
- Moto G37 Power: 264 ppi
- Galaxy M17e: 262 ppi
- Peak brightness
- Moto G37 Power: 1050 nits(Better)
- Galaxy M17e: 800 nits
- Resolution
- Moto G37 Power: 720x1604
- Galaxy M17e: 720x1600
- Screen protection
- Moto G37 Power: Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
- Galaxy M17e: Unknown
Design & durability
- Weight
- Moto G37 Power: 215 g
- Galaxy M17e: 199 g(Better)
- Thickness
- Moto G37 Power: 8.8 mm
- Galaxy M17e: 8.2 mm(Better)
- Dust & water resistance
- Moto G37 Power: IP5x (splash resistant)
- Galaxy M17e: IP5x (splash resistant)
- Back material
- Moto G37 Power: Leather(Better)
- Galaxy M17e: Plastic
- Frame material
- Moto G37 Power: Plastic
- Galaxy M17e: Plastic
Connectivity & features
- 5G
- Moto G37 Power: Yes
- Galaxy M17e: Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Moto G37 Power: Wi-Fi 5
- Galaxy M17e: Wi-Fi 5
- Bluetooth
- Moto G37 Power: 5.4(Better)
- Galaxy M17e: 5.3
- USB speed
- Moto G37 Power: USB 2.0
- Galaxy M17e: USB 2.0
- USB port
- Moto G37 Power: USB-C 2.0
- Galaxy M17e: USB-C 2.0
- DisplayPort output
- Moto G37 Power: No
- Galaxy M17e: No
- NFC
- Moto G37 Power: Yes(Better)
- Galaxy M17e: No
- eSIM
- Moto G37 Power: Yes(Better)
- Galaxy M17e: No
- Ultra-wideband (UWB)
- Moto G37 Power: No
- Galaxy M17e: No
- Satellite connectivity
- Moto G37 Power: No
- Galaxy M17e: No
- Stereo speakers
- Moto G37 Power: Yes(Better)
- Galaxy M17e: No
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Moto G37 Power: Yes
- Galaxy M17e: Yes
- Fingerprint reader
- Moto G37 Power: Side-mounted
- Galaxy M17e: Side-mounted
- 3D face unlock
- Moto G37 Power: No
- Galaxy M17e: No
- Infrared blaster
- Moto G37 Power: No
- Galaxy M17e: No
- FM radio
- Moto G37 Power: Yes
- Galaxy M17e: Yes
- microSD slot
- Moto G37 Power: Yes
- Galaxy M17e: Yes
- Card slot
- Moto G37 Power: microSD
- Galaxy M17e: microSD (shared SIM slot)
General
- Operating system
- Moto G37 Power: Android 16
- Galaxy M17e: Android 16
- OS updates (major versions)
- Moto G37 Power: Unknown
- Galaxy M17e: 6
- Launch price
- Moto G37 Power: ₹ 17,200
- Galaxy M17e: ₹ 16,999
- Year
- Moto G37 Power: 2026
- Galaxy M17e: 2026
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| — | Moto G37 Power | Galaxy M17e |
|---|---|---|
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 71 - ЕМЕА 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48 - India | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 71, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA - ЕМЕА 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - India | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | 2026, April 29 | 2026, March 17 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, May 15 | Available. Released 2026, March 17 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 166.2 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm (6.54 x 3.01 x 0.35 in) | 167.4 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm (6.59 x 3.05 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 215 g (7.58 oz) | 199 g (7.02 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic back or silicone polymer (eco leather), plastic frame | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) MIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes) |
| Display | ||
| Type | IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1050 nits (peak) | PLS LCD, 120Hz, 650 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 107.2 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~83.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1604 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~264 ppi density) | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~262 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | – |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) - global Mediatek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm) - India | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM UFS 2.2 | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
| Main Camera | ||
| Single | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 0.61µm, PDAF | – |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash |
| Video | 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Dual | – | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens |
| Selfie camera | ||
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1.12µm | 8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Video | 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio | Yes |
| Comms | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | No |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | ||
| Type | 7000 mAh | Li-Ion 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired 6W reverse wired | 25W wired |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Pantone: Impenetrable, Capri, Nautical Blue, Fuchsia Red | Blitz Blue, Vibe Violet |
| Price | ₹ 17,200 | ₹ 16,999 |
| Models | – | SM-M076B, SM-M076B/DS |
| SAR | – | 1.12 W/kg (head) |
| SAR EU | – | 1.23 W/kg (head) 1.29 W/kg (body) |