Moto G37 and Moto G37 Power vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Verdict
The Moto G37 and Moto G37 Power and Samsung Galaxy S26 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 $800, a difference of about $630. Moto G37 and Moto G37 Power stands out for large 90hz display offers smooth scrolling and responsive interaction, while Samsung Galaxy S26 is praised for compact 6.2-inch flagship. 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 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
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 if…
- →Compact 6.2-inch flagship
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- →7 years of OS updates
Pros & Cons
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
Samsung Galaxy S26
Pros
- Compact 6.2-inch flagship
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- 7 years of OS updates
- IP68 water resistance
Cons
- Smaller 4000 mAh battery
- Only 25W charging
- 12MP ultrawide is dated
Full Specifications
| Spec | Moto G37 and Moto G37 Power | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 16MP | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 8MP | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | — | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Black, Green | — |
| Weight | 185g | — |
| IP rating | IP52 | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity G37 | 5000mAh | — |
| Charging Speed | 18W | — |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Capacity G37 Power | 6000mAh | — |
| Capacity | — | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | — | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.2 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Brightness | — | — |
| Resolution | 1600 x 720 | 1080 x 2340 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 2600 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 4GB | — |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G37 | — |
| Storage | 64GB | — |
| Software | — | Android 16, One UI 8 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | — | 168 g |
| Material | — | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Dimensions | — | 146 x 70 x 7.6 mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Storage options | — | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Octa-core |
| GPU | — | Adreno |
| Chipset | — | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | — | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
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