Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Moto G37 and Moto G37 Power
The Verdict
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Moto G37 and Moto G37 Power sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Moto G37 and Moto G37 Power is the cheaper of the two at $170 versus $899, a difference of about $729. The Moto G37 and Moto G37 Power is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPhone 16 Plus stands out for excellent battery life from large 4674 mah cell, while Moto G37 and Moto G37 Power is praised for large 90hz display offers smooth scrolling and responsive interaction. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 16 Plus if…
- →Excellent battery life from large 4674 mAh cell
- →A18 chip supports Apple Intelligence
- →New Camera Control button
Buy the Moto G37 and Moto G37 Power if…
- →Large 90Hz display offers smooth scrolling and responsive interaction
- →Excellent battery life with 5000mAh (G37) and 6000mAh (G37 Power) options
- →Dual rear cameras including 50MP main sensor
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Pros
- Excellent battery life from large 4674 mAh cell
- A18 chip supports Apple Intelligence
- New Camera Control button
- Bright 2000-nit display
- More affordable than Pro Max
Cons
- Still locked to 60Hz refresh rate
- No telephoto camera
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 speeds
- No always-on display
Moto G37 and Moto G37 Power
Pros
- Large 90Hz display offers smooth scrolling and responsive interaction
- Excellent battery life with 5000mAh (G37) and 6000mAh (G37 Power) options
- Dual rear cameras including 50MP main sensor
- IP52 dust and water resistance
- Fast 18W charging technology
Cons
- 720p resolution is lower than competitors in this class
- MediaTek Helio G37 is entry-level for gaming and multitasking
- Only 4GB RAM standard configuration
- No wireless charging support
- Limited to 64GB storage
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Moto G37 and Moto G37 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 18 | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199 g | — |
| Material | Aluminum frame | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Dimensions | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16MP |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8MP |
| Telephoto | — | — |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | — |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4674 mAh | — |
| Charging | 20W wired | — |
| Wireless charging | 25W MagSafe | — |
| Capacity G37 | — | 5000mAh |
| Charging Speed | — | 18W |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Capacity G37 Power | — | 6000mAh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2796 x 1290 | 1600 x 720 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | — |
| Brightness | — | — |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | — |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | — |
| Chipset | Apple A18 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| Design | ||
| Colors | — | Black, Green |
| Weight | — | 185g |
| IP rating | — | IP52 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | — | 4GB |
| Chipset | — | MediaTek Helio G37 |
| Storage | — | 64GB |
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