Side-by-side technical data
Motorola Moto G17 Power vs Motorola Moto G37
Comparison between Motorola Moto G17 Power and Motorola Moto G37: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Motorola.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Motorola Moto G37 is the better fit for performance, 5G, and a more capable main camera; the Moto G17 Power brings a larger battery and a sharper display. Their overall scores are close, so the choice comes down to those differences.
The G17 Power’s display is 1080 × 2400 px at 392 ppi, against 720 × 1604 px and 264 ppi on the G37; the G37 counters with 120 Hz versus 90 Hz. For performance, it pairs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 with UFS 2.2 storage, while the G17 Power has the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra and eMMC 5.1. The G37 adds optical image stabilization and 4K recording on its main camera; the G17 Power has a rear ultrawide camera and a 32 MP front camera, compared with 8 MP.
The G17 Power has a 6000 mAh battery and 30 W charging, versus 5200 mAh and 20 W on the G37. For connectivity, the G37 adds 5G and eSIM; both phones have NFC and a 3.5 mm audio jack. The G17 Power is the stronger choice for battery capacity, display resolution, and an ultrawide camera, while the G37 suits buyers prioritizing performance, mobile connectivity, and video.
Motorola Moto G17 Power
The Moto G17 Power is the better buy for shoppers who want a 6000 mAh battery, a 392 ppi display, and a rear ultrawide camera.
Motorola Moto G37
The Moto G37 is the better buy for shoppers who want the Dimensity 6300, 5G, and optical image stabilization on the main camera.
The verdict
Your pick: Motorola Moto G37, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Moto G17 Power | Moto G37 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.2 | 6.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Camera | 5.1 | 5.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.2 | 6.8 |
| Battery & charging | 6.9 | 6.3 |
Which one is for you?
Motorola Moto G17 Power, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,200 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 392 ppi
- against 264 ppi
Motorola Moto G37, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 405,000
- against 262,000
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Display Technology
- LTPS LCD
- against IPS LCD
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Moto G17 Power | Moto G37 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 262,000 | 405,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 420 | 782 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,391 | 2,012 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x Cortex-A75 and 6x Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core processor with 2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 cores and 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Moto G17 Power | Moto G37 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Cyan | Black, Blue, Red |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm | 7.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Body Height | 165.7 mm | 166.2 mm |
| Weight | 190 g Best value | 191 g |
| Usable Surface | 86.6 % Best value | 84.3 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Leather | Plastic, Leather |
| Resistance Features | IP64 | IP64, MIL-STD-810H |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | A Best value |
| Repairability Class | B | B |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | 270 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Moto G17 Power | Moto G37 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | A |
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh Best value | 5,200 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W Best value | 20 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | 56 h 54 min Best value | 48 h |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | 1,200 Best value |
Display
| Specification | Moto G17 Power | Moto G37 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | LTPS LCD Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,050 nits | 1,050 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.72″ Best value | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 1,604 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 392 ppi Best value | 264 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, DCI-P3, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs Level 4, HDR10, SGS Certified, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Moto G17 Power | Moto G37 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Moto G17 Power | Moto G37 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Moto G17 Power | Moto G37 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | 5 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Moto G17 Power | Moto G37 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 3,300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Moto G17 Power | Moto G37 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE |
