Affordable Innovation: The Best Budget Phones of 2021 – Tech Advisor

Motorola’s Moto G37, while affordable, falls short in terms of software support. The device will only receive two years of OS updates and three years of security updates, ending in April 2029. In comparison, Oppo’s A6 Pro offers a similar schedule with two years of OS updates and four years of security updates. On the other hand, Samsung’s Galaxy A17 provides six years of both OS and security updates.

This limited update support means that the Moto G37 may not remain up-to-date in terms of software and security in the long run, potentially affecting its longevity.

Despite the update limitations, the Moto G37 offers a near-stock Android experience, making it a viable option for users seeking a budget-friendly device with a clean software interface, especially if Google’s A-series is out of budget reach.

Price & Availability

The Moto G37 is priced at £219.99, but Motorola currently offers a £20 discount, bringing the price below £200. This makes the Moto G37 a highly affordable option for budget-conscious consumers.

The device is available at various retailers like Argos, EE, and Amazon UK at the discounted price without explicitly mentioning the RRP.

For the UK market, the Moto G37 comes with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, the only configuration available. Other regions may have different variants like 4G/64GB and 4/256GB models.

In the US, the Moto G37 is not available. Instead, Motorola offers the Moto G 2026, a similar but not identical device with a starting price of $299.99, slightly bulkier and heavier, and featuring more powerful front and rear cameras.

For more budget-friendly smartphone options, check out our list of the best budget phones for current recommendations.

Should you buy the Moto G37?

The Moto G37 maintains the series’ tradition of offering a solid smartphone at an affordable price, although it may not provide the same value for money as previous G series devices.

If you prioritize features like a large display, long battery life, stereo speakers, a headphone jack, and expandable storage, the Moto G37 stands out as one of the few devices under £220/$300 that ticks all these boxes.

Moreover, the near-stock Android experience sets the Moto G37 apart from competitors like Samsung, Oppo, and Nothing, which offer heavily customized interfaces. This makes the Moto G37 a budget-friendly alternative to Google’s Pixel phones.

However, the device falls short in camera quality compared to Google Pixel devices, and the MediaTek chipset paired with 4GB of RAM may result in slower performance when running apps or multitasking.

Keep an eye out for discounts on the Moto G37, as prices have dropped to as low as £160 in the UK, making it an even more attractive option at a lower price point.

Specs

• Android 16
• 6.67-inch, HD+ (1604 x 720), 264ppi, 120Hz, 1050 nits peak brightness
• Fingerprint scanner
• MediaTek Dimensity 6300
• 4GB
• 128GB (plus microSD up to 1TB)
• Cameras:
• 50Mp main sensor
• 2-in-1 Light Sensor
• 8Mp selfie camera
• Up to 2K @ 60fps rear video
• Stereo speakers
• Dual SIM
• Bluetooth 5.4
• Headphone jack
• 5,200mAh battery
• 166.23 x 76.50 x 7.85 mm
• IP64 certified
• 191g
• Colours: Pantone Impenetrable (Black), Pantone Nautical Blue, Pantone Fuchsia Red (Pink)