Motorola G37 Power review: This is what Rs 15999 gets you in 2026
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Budget smartphones can no longer be seen as devices that compromise on features the way they used to a few years ago. A few years back, whenever I wanted to buy a smartphone, that too with a price point of around Rs 15,000, it usually meant being prepared to live with at least one noticeable compromise. The devices back then usually had a mix of a few things, like decent performance with poor cameras. However, if that were not the case, then I would see a device that heavily focused on battery life but ignored display quality or software experience. Similarly, a few brands also tried to impress buyers with flashy designs and big specifications on paper, but those things rarely improved the actual everyday experience. But that’s no longer the case, as Motorola launched the Motorola G37 Power in the budget category.
The budget smartphone market has changed a lot now. Brands are no longer focusing on just one feature. Rather, most smartphones today try to offer a complete package with good displays, capable processors, bigger batteries, better cameras and cleaner software. While this is a good thing, it has obviously made this category a bit more confusing, which is actually beneficial for you and me. Recommending a budget smartphone now has also become a bit harder than before as a result of that.
The Motorola G37 Power approaches this segment a bit differently from the existing brands and models. Instead of focusing on one flashy feature, Motorola tried building a smartphone that gives you balance and feels more practical in everyday use. The specs suggest the same, as the device comes with a huge 7,000 mAh battery, a MediaTek Dimensity 6400 chipset, military-grade durability, Gorilla Glass 7i protection and stereo speakers. In terms of software, it sports Android 16 with Motorola’s clean software experience out of the box. On paper, that already sounds quite impressive for a smartphone priced at Rs 15,999.
However, the specifications alone never tell the full story, especially in the budget segment where things like optimisation, heating and day-to-day consistency matter much more than big numbers. The real question is whether Motorola has managed to make a phone that actually feels reliable in real-world use or if this is just another budget device trying to stand out in an overcrowded market. After using the Motorola G37 Power as my primary smartphone for some time, here is what I think.
Motorola G37 Power design: Practical, comfortable and built to last
The first thing that surprised me about the Motorola G37 Power was the packaging. Motorola has kept things simple, but the overall unboxing experience still feels neat and slightly more premium than what you usually expect in this segment. When you unbox the device, it immediately gives you the impression that the company is trying to offer a polished experience rather than just another budget smartphone.
Once unboxed, you find some paperwork, a SIM ejector tool, the Motorola G37 Power handset, a charging cable and the adapter in the box. Talking about the handset, it feels light when holding it, and the synthetic leather finish gives you a good grip on the device. I tried using the device for about 1.5 to 2 hours while travelling in the busy Delhi metro. Trust me when I say this, but I never reached the point where the device felt tiring to hold. Whether it be watching videos, scrolling social media or replying to emails or WhatsApp messages, the phone remains comfortable enough.
The design language itself feels clean and familiar, as the rear panel has a premium leather finish that gives the phone a more polished look than most devices in this segment. The camera module is simple without looking overly flashy, which honestly works in Motorola’s favour because many budget phones now try too hard with oversized camera islands.
Furthermore, the side-mounted fingerprint scanner is fast and reliable. It unlocks the device quickly without requiring repeated attempts, which is something budget phones still occasionally struggle with. However, one thing I think the company can improve is the scanner’s sensitivity. At times, if your hands are wet or even slightly sweaty, then the scanner may deny access to the device.
Build quality is another area where the phone leaves a positive impression. The Motorola G37 Power comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection, MIL-STD-810H military-grade certification and an IP64 rating. While these are specifications most users may not actively think about every day, they add confidence during real-world usage. The phone feels sturdy in hand and does not flex or creak under pressure.
You may have forgotten this, but older smartphones used to come with a headphone jack and an SD card slot. Motorola brings back that nostalgia by retaining these practical features that many brands have gradually started removing. The phone includes a 3.5mm headphone jack along with 1TB expandable storage support via a microSD card slot, and honestly, these features still matter to many of us who are buying a new device in a budget category.
Motorola G37 Power display: Smooth enough for everyday entertainment
Motorola’s G37 Power is equipped with a 6.67-inch LCD screen, which instantly feels big and immersive to use on a daily basis. Sure, the HD+ (720p) resolution isn’t the sharpest in the segment, but it does get the job done. Personally, the screen size worked out well for me while enjoying YouTube videos, social media browsing, or any other form of online streaming entertainment. In addition, having a hole-punch display makes it appear modern from the front.
That said, I do feel Motorola could have trimmed the chin a bit more, as there is some visible room that could have improved the overall screen-to-body ratio. Again, considering this is an LCD, and not an AMOLED panel, this is a tradeoff.
On the bright side, the phone supports a 120Hz refresh rate, which instantly elevates the user experience. Simply scrolling in the app drawer or switching between menus, all felt fluid. More importantly, the animations remain fairly stable most of the time, so the smoothness doesn’t feel inconsistent or exaggerated.
Motorola has also added its Display Colour Boost feature, and in daily use, I noticed it gives colours a slightly richer look without pushing them into unnatural territory. Videos look more engaging, skin tones stay fairly balanced, and overall, the display maintains a pleasant, easy-on-the-eyes tuning that works well for extended consumption.
Motorola claims the panel can go up to 1,050 nits in High Brightness Mode (HBM), i.e., when used in direct sunlight, this is the maximum brightness the screen can achieve. Of course, the screen is not as bright as an AMOLED, but in my testing, the display held up well outdoors, and I was able to comfortably view videos and browse content even under harsh lighting conditions. Again, it is not going to be perfect, nor is it the brightest, but as I said earlier, it gets the job done.
However, I do want to pinpoint an issue while using the camera outdoors. While previewing the image in the viewfinder, the screen gets quite dim. Again, this is a natural smartphone behaviour. And you may think, if this is so normal, why don’t a lot of people complain about this? You see, while phones with AMOLED screens also get dim while previewing an image in the viewfinder, even at their dimmest, they are decently bright. Can’t be said the same about an LCD. So, there’s that.
Overall, Motorola has done a pretty good job with the overall presentation of the phone. And to hit a certain price point, you can’t have all positives. Case in point, the LCD display is decent on the G37 Power, and as I said, I personally find it okay; it is quite obvious that this is the area where most of the cost-cutting has happened.
Motorola G37 Power performance: Surprisingly stable for the price
Performance is easily one of the strongest aspects of the Motorola G37 Power, and honestly, this is where the device starts clearly separating itself from many similarly priced competitors. The handset is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 processor paired with up to 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB UFS 2.2 internal storage. On paper, these specifications already place it in a fairly comfortable position for its segment, but as always, real-world performance matters more than spec sheets, and thankfully, this is where the device holds up quite well.
On a daily basis, the apps on the smartphone open at a reasonable speed, and I never felt that I had to wait around for things to load. Even the basic tasks like calling, messaging, social media scrolling, Chrome browsing, video streaming, and light image editing all run smoothly without pushing the device into discomfort.
Using multiple apps at the same time also works better than expected. You can switch between apps without the phone feeling unstable, and while there are small delays now and then, they are not distracting. Many budget phones start to lag after some time of use, but this one stays fairly steady throughout the day.
Gaming performance is decent for its class, as games like BGMI and Call of Duty Mobile remain playable with stable frame delivery on balanced graphics settings. However, keep in mind that the device is not made for heavy or high-graphics gaming, and if you push the settings too high, then you’ll notice its limits quickly. Aside from the heavy gaming, lite games like Temple Run, Subway Surfer, UNO, Ludo and chess work well.
When playing heavy games, you may feel that the device gets a bit warm, especially during long gaming sessions. But it doesn’t ever reach a point that feels uncomfortable.
In the performance tests, the device shows balanced results as it scored 5,41,583 in Antutu, which is solid for this category. While in Geekbench 6, it gets 817 for single-core and 1,345 for multi-core, which reflects steady everyday performance rather than extreme power.
Graphics performance is also consistent, with a score of 1,451 in Geekbench OpenCL. In 3DMark tests, it scores 1,390 in Wild Life and 383 in Wild Life Extreme. It also gets 3,903 in SlingShot, and what stands out is its stability of around 99.5 per cent, which means it keeps performance steady over long use without dropping much.
For regular work tasks, the phone scores 11,085 in PCMark Work 3.0 which shows that it is efficient while handling daily use. Storage speed is good for this segment because of UFS 2.2. Apps open quickly, and file transfers feel smooth enough that you do not notice delays in normal usage, even if it is not as fast as premium phones.
Motorola G37 Power software: Clean, lightweight and easy to live with
Software has traditionally been one of Motorola’s strongest areas, and thankfully, that remains true here as well. The Motorola G37 Power ships with Android 16 out of the box, along with Motorola’s Hello UI. The overall experience feels relatively clean, lightweight and easy to use. Unlike several budget phones that aggressively push advertisements or unnecessary pre-installed applications, the G37 Power avoids making the interface feel cluttered.
That cleaner software experience genuinely improves daily usage. Animations feel smoother, notifications remain less chaotic, and the UI never feels overloaded with duplicate apps or unnecessary features.
Motorola has also included several useful software additions like Moto gestures, Moto Secure and Google Gemini integration. Features like a twist-to-open camera and a chop-chop flashlight still remain surprisingly convenient during regular usage. The company is also promising an upgrade to Android 17, which adds some confidence regarding long-term software support.
It’s not all sparkles when it comes to the software because the experience itself isn’t flawless. I did encounter some lag when quickly swapping between two demanding apps, but it doesn’t happen that often.
Motorola G37 Power battery and charging: Built for endurance
Battery life is undoubtedly the headline feature of the Motorola G37 Power, and honestly, the phone genuinely lives up to the Power branding.
The G37 Power packs a massive 7000mAh battery, and you feel that advantage right away once you start using it normally. During my usage, the phone comfortably lasted well beyond a full day, even with heavier tasks like gaming, camera usage, video streaming, social media browsing and extended 5G usage. Moderate users can realistically stretch the phone close to two days or even more, depending on usage patterns. The PCMark Work 3.0 battery result also doubles down on my statement, as the device, during the battery test, lasted for 19 hours and 50 minutes.
However, when the device is completely out of juice, getting it up to speed using the 30W TurboPower charger takes around 85 minutes to completely charge the device from 0 per cent to 100 per cent.
Motorola G37 Power camera: Good enough for casual photography
The Motorola G37 Power features a 50MP primary camera along with AI-based camera features, and honestly, the overall camera experience feels reasonably balanced for the price.
Daylight photography is where the phone performs best when compared to other devices in the same price bracket. Images captured through the primary camera generally offer decent detail levels, good colours and respectable dynamic range considering the segment. Motorola’s image processing appears slightly boosted at times, but thankfully, it avoids becoming overly aggressive in most situations.
Portrait mode performance is also fairly good for a phone at this price. Edge detection remains reasonably reliable around subjects, while background separation looks natural enough for social media usage.
The front camera also does an adequate job, especially in selfies, where the picture looks quite natural, and there is good colour accuracy and enough detail for daily use.
However, when used in low light, the camera is just mediocre. Though the night photos come out okay, they aren’t the strongest point of the phone. You may notice a bit more noise in darker scenes, and the details can look slightly soft when the lighting is poor. Still, the results are acceptable for the price.
Video recording is also good enough for everyday use. The G37 Power manages stable enough footage in good lighting conditions, although it is clearly not a camera-focused device.
Motorola G37 Power: Verdict
The Motorola G37 Power feels like a phone built around practicality rather than gimmicks, and honestly, that works strongly in its favour.
Instead of focusing on a single main feature, Motorola has tried to build a balanced device that performs reliably across the most important areas. You get excellent battery life, stable performance, good durability, clean software, stereo speakers and a surprisingly polished overall experience for the price.
The phone is not perfect, of course. The LCD display, while okay, isn’t the brightest or sharpest in the segment. The low-light camera performance could have been better, and the phone still carries some weight because of the massive battery. But none of these issues feels like a deal-breaker once you consider the overall package. And that’s the best I can say for a sub-Rs 20,000 smartphone in 2026, considering the rising prices.
Motorola G37 Power Key Specs, Price and Launch Date
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