Motorola Moto G37 vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Motorola Moto G37 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $239 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads — 66/100 vs 43/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G37 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3900); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is faster in AnTuTu (1,658,175 vs 524,785); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 191g).
Motorola Moto G37
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3900 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $239 vs $799
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1658175 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 25W vs 20W
- Lighter: 168g vs 191g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G37 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 23 points higher (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G37 leads (48/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G37 — 42/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 — 44/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G37 (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G37 (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G37 (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G37 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (48/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G37 (83/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G37 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 1658175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1050 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.2×76.5×7.8 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $239 | $799 |
Motorola Moto G37
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Moto G37
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G37
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Motorola Moto G37 and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 leads Motorola Moto G37 by 68.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $560. Motorola Moto G37 was $560 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G37 (75/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G37 (82/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G37 (67/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G37 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (48/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G37 (83/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G37 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G37 by 23 points (66/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G37 and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Motorola Moto G37 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G37 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G37 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on performance (75/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G37 over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Motorola Moto G37 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.