Moto G37 vs Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G
The short answer
- Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G has the bigger battery: 6,000 mAh against 5,200.
- Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G charges faster, at 25 W against 20.
Compared only on figures both makers publish. Everything else is in the table below.
2 phones side by side.
| Specification |
 Moto G37
₹13,999launch price · May 2026
|
 Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G
₹13,999launch price · Mar 2026
|
|---|---|---|
| Placement | ||
| At its price | Lower half ₹10–15k | Lower half ₹10–15k |
| Spec index | 7.2 / 10 | 7.1 / 10 |
| Key Specs | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB / 6 GB |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Display | 6.67 inches (16.94 cm) | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) |
| General | ||
| Launch Date | May 25, 2026 (Official) | March 20, 2026 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | My UX | Samsung One UI 8 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| CPU | Octa core (2.5 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 + 2 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55) | Octa core (2.4 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 + 2 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55) |
| Architecture | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics | Mali-G57 MP2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB / 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | — |
| Display | ||
| Display Type | LCD | PLS LCD |
| Screen Size | 6.67 inches (16.94 cm) | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) |
| Resolution | 720x1604 px (HD+) | 720x1600 px (HD+) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.05:9 | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 264 ppi | 262 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 84.66 % | 83.64 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | — |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display | Yes with water drop notch |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Brightness | 1050 nits (High Brightness Mode) | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Design | ||
| Height | 166.23 mm | 167.4 mm |
| Width | 76.50 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Thickness | 7.85 mm | 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 191 grams | 199 grams |
| Build Material | Frame: Plastic Back: PMMA or Vegan Leather Front: Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Back: Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer |
| Colours | PANTONE Nautical Blue, PANTONE Impenetrable, PANTONE Capri | Blitz Blue, Vibe Violet |
| Waterproof | Yes, IP64 (dust protected, water splash resistant) | Yes, IP54, splash resistant |
| Ruggedness | MIL-STD-810H compliant | — |
| Main Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | Dual |
| Resolution | 50 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (0.61µm pixel size, 1.22µm with Quad Pixel binning) | 50 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera 2 MP f/2.4, Depth Camera |
| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | Yes |
| OIS | No | — |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | Yes, LED Flash |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Shooting Modes | Night Vision Mode Portrait Panorama Pro Mode (with Long Exposure) High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Dual Capture Timelapse | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
| Camera Features | 8 x Digital Zoom Shot Optimization Auto Smile Capture Google Lens integration Burst shot RAW photo output QR / Barcode scanner Touch to focus | 10 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 2560x1440 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
| Video Recording Features | Slo-motion (HD @ 120 fps) Video stabilisation (EIS) Hyperlapse Dual Capture | Slo-motion |
| Front Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | Single |
| Resolution | 8 MP f/2.0, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1.12µm pixel size) | 8 MP f/2.0, Wide Angle, Primary Camera |
| Autofocus | No, Fixed Focus | No |
| Flash | No | No |
| Camera Features | Night Vision Mode Portrait Face Retouch Gesture Selfie Auto Smile Capture | — |
| Video Recording | 2560x1440 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5200 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Type | Li-ion | Li-ion |
| Removable | No | No |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, TurboPower, 20W (10W charger in box) | Yes, Fast, 25W |
| USB Type-C | Yes | Yes |
| Storage | ||
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, Up to 1 TB | Yes, Up to 2 TB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | — |
| User Available Storage | — | Up to 108.1 GB |
| Network & Connectivity | ||
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano SIM + Nano SIM) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano SIM + Nano SIM) |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) |
| Network Support | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| SIM 1 | - | - |
| 5G Bands | FDD N1 / N2 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N28 TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N48 / N77 / N78 | — |
| 4G Bands | FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1900(band 2) / 1800(band 3) / 850(band 5) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 3500(band 48) | — |
| 3G Bands | UMTS 2100 / 1900 / 900 / 850 MHz | — |
| 2G Bands | GSM 1900 / 1800 / 900 / 850 MHz | — |
| EDGE | Available | Available |
| SIM 2 | - | - |
| GPRS | Available | Available |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 2.4GHz 5GHz | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Dual Band |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4 | Yes, v5.3 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, QZSS, Beidou | Yes with Glonass, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS |
| NFC | No | No |
| USB Connectivity | USB 2.0, Type-C, Mass storage device, USB charging | USB 2.0, Mass storage device, USB charging |
| Multimedia | ||
| FM Radio | Yes | — |
| Stereo Speaker | Yes | — |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm | 3.5mm |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio (wired), Volume Boost | — |
| Sensors | ||
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Side | Side |
| Heart Rate Monitor | No | No |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, SAR sensor, Sensor hub | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |