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Motorola G37 5G vs Motorola Moto G17 4G

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Motorola G37 5G

Motorola G37 5G

  • 191 g.
  • About 6.67 inch screen.
  • Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) processor.
  • 4 GB RAM in this version.
  • Storage: UFS 2.2.
KSh 30,000Out of Stock
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Motorola Moto G17 4G

Motorola Moto G17 4G

  • 189.9 g.
  • About 6.72 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm) processor.
  • 5,200 mAh battery capacity.
  • 18 W rated wired charging power.
KSh 28,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

With the same 5,200 mAh battery, IP64 rating and 50 MP main camera, the Motorola Moto G17 4G is the stronger choice: it has a sharper screen and sharper selfies (32 MP), while the Motorola G37 5G only offers 1080p recording at up to 60 fps.

Weight

Motorola G37 5G
191 g
Motorola Moto G17 4G
189.9 g

Display

Motorola G37 5G
About 6.67 inch screen
Motorola Moto G17 4G
About 6.72 inch screen

Performance

Motorola G37 5G
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) processor
Motorola Moto G17 4G
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55) processor

Charging

Motorola G37 5G
20 W rated wired charging power
Motorola Moto G17 4G
18 W rated wired charging power

Software

Motorola G37 5G
Runs Android 16
Motorola Moto G17 4G
Runs Android 15

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Motorola G37 5G

  • Higher frame rates for 1080p recording: up to 60 fps (vs 30 fps).
  • Newer Android 16 (vs Android 15).
  • 6 W reverse charging for earbuds or another phone.
  • 120 Hz display.

Motorola Moto G17 4G

  • Sharper screen: 392 ppi (vs 264 ppi).
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 32 MP (vs 8 MP).

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PriorityMotorola G37 5GMotorola Moto G17 4G
Display6.67-inch LCD display, 120 Hz, 264 ppi6.72-inch LCD display, 392 ppi
PerformanceMediatek Dimensity 6300 processorMediatek Helio G81 Extreme processor
Memory4 GB RAMUp to 8 GB RAM
Charging20 W wired charging18 W wired charging
Weight191 g189.9 g
SoftwareAndroid 16Android 15

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationMotorola G37 5GMotorola Moto G17 4G
BrandMotorolaMotorola
ModelMotorola Moto G37Motorola Moto G17
Announced2026, April 292026, January 29
Device type / form familySmartphoneSmartphone
Release statusAvailable. Released 2026, May 15Available. Released 2026, January 29
Model numbers—XT2623-2

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationMotorola G37 5GMotorola Moto G17 4G
Dimensions166.2 x 76.5 x 7.8 mm (6.54 x 3.01 x 0.31 in)165.7 x 76 x 8.2 mm (6.52 x 2.99 x 0.32 in)
Weight191 g (6.74 oz)189.9 g (6.67 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic back or silicone polymer (eco leather), plastic frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, silicone polymer back (eco leather)

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationMotorola G37 5GMotorola Moto G17 4G
DisplayIPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10, 1050 nits (peak); 6.67 inches, 107.2 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio)IPS LCD, 800 nits (typ), 1050 nits (HBM); 6.72 inches, 109.0 cm2 (~86.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution720 x 1604 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~264 ppi density)1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 7iCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Display features120Hz, HDR10, 1050 nits (peak)800 nits (typ), 1050 nits (HBM)
Display technologyIPS LCDIPS LCD
Display size6.67 inches, 107.2 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio)6.72 inches, 109.0 cm2 (~86.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Refresh rate120Hz—
Brightness1050 nits (peak)800 nits (typ), 1050 nits (HBM)
HDR formatsHDR10—
Pixel density~264 ppi~392 ppi
Aspect ratio20:9 ratio20:9 ratio
Screen-to-body ratio~84.3% screen-to-body ratio~86.6% screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationMotorola G37 5GMotorola Moto G17 4G
ProcessorMediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) - global; Mediatek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm) - IndiaMediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G52 MC2
Process node6 nm12 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationMotorola G37 5GMotorola Moto G17 4G
RAM4GB4GB, 8GB
Storage64GB, 128GB, 256GB128GB, 256GB
Storage technologyUFS 2.2—
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (dedicated slot)microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Memory configurations64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationMotorola G37 5GMotorola Moto G17 4G
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 0.61µm, PDAF50 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF; 5 MP, f/2.2, 19mm (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Front camera8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1.12µm32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.1", 0.7µm
Rear camera featuresDual-LED flash, HDR, panoramaDual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Rear camera video1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps1080p@30fps
Front camera video1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Wide camera50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 0.61µm, PDAF50 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF
Front camera features—HDR
Ultra-wide camera—5 MP, f/2.2, 19mm (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationMotorola G37 5GMotorola Moto G17 4G
Battery5200 mAh5200 mAh
Charging20W wired; 6W reverse wired18W wired
Reverse charging6W reverse wired—

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationMotorola G37 5GMotorola Moto G17 4G
Operating systemAndroid 16Android 15

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationMotorola G37 5GMotorola Moto G17 4G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM; · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 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 - IndiaLTE
5G bands1, 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 - India—
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationMotorola G37 5GMotorola Moto G17 4G
NFCYes (market/region dependent)Yes (market/region dependent)
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE5.4, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSSGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
RadioFM radioFM radio
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationMotorola G37 5GMotorola Moto G17 4G
Water resistanceIP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)
Durability and certificationMIL-STD-810H compliant*; * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions—

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationMotorola G37 5GMotorola Moto G17 4G
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
ColorsPantone: Nautical Blue, Impenetrable, Fuchsia Red, Pantone CapriPantone: Bordeaux, Alaskan Blue, Evening Blue

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationMotorola G37 5GMotorola Moto G17 4G
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationMotorola G37 5GMotorola Moto G17 4G
EU label energyClass BClass A
EU label battery48:27h endurance, 1000 cycles56:58h endurance, 1000 cycles
EU label free fallClass B (180 falls)Class B (180 falls)
EU label repairabilityClass BClass B

Similarities

  • Both have 5,200 mAh batteries.
  • Both are rated IP64.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.4.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

In summary

For most buyers the Motorola Moto G17 4G is the better buy; the Motorola G37 5G makes sense if you want 1080p recording at up to 60 fps.

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