Samsung Galaxy A02 vs Samsung Galaxy A37 5G

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Galaxy A02 compared with Galaxy A37 5G
SamsungGalaxy A02SamsungGalaxy A37 5G
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2021April 2026
Display
Screen size6.5″6.7″
Resolution1600 × 7202340 × 1080 (better)
Sharpness270 pixels per inch385 pixels per inch (better)
PanelLCDOLED
Refresh rate–120 Hz
Display typeHD+ PLS TFT Infinity-V displaySuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.7″ full rectangle, 6.5″ with rounded corners
Screen protection–Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Display features–Vision Booster; slimmer bezels; SGS Eye Care certification
Performance
ChipMediaTek MT6739Exynos 1480
Memory2 GB – 3 GB6 GB – 8 GB (better)
Storage32 GB128 GB, 256 GB (better)
CPU–Octa-core (2.75 GHz, 2 GHz); Samsung quotes up to 12% faster CPU and 19% faster GPU than the previous model
Storage typeDedicated microSD slot supports cards up to 1 TBLPDDR5X memory
Cooling–Vapour chamber
Cameras
Main camera13 MP50 MP (better)
Ultra wide cameraNone8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera5 MP12 MP (better)
Main camera13 MP, F1.9; no optical image stabilisation50 MP wide, F1.8, 1.0 µm pixels, autofocus, OIS
Ultra wide camera–8 MP, F2.2
Front camera5 MP, F2.012 MP, F2.2, Super HDR video
Zoom–Digital zoom up to 10x
Video recordingFull HD 1920 × 1080 at 30 fpsUp to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; slow motion at 240 fps (HD)
Camera features2 MP, F2.4 rear macro camera5 MP F2.4 macro camera; Nightography with enhanced ISP; automatic portrait enhancement; Object Eraser and Edit suggestion
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 16 hoursUp to 29 hours
Wired chargingUp to 7.75 WUp to 45 W (better)
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailUp to 16 hours of video playback on Russian SM-A022G variantUp to two days of use (Samsung); at least 1,200 charge cycles; EU energy class A
Wired charging–Super Fast Charging 2.0, up to 60% in 30 minutes; UK spec lists 10–45 W charger power
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight206 g196 g (better)
Thickness9.1 mm7.4 mm (better)
Height × width164 × 75.9 mm162.9 × 78.2 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP68
Materials–Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ with a glossy glass finish on the back
ColoursBlack, blue and red in VietnamAwesome Lavender, Awesome Charcoal, Awesome Greygreen, Awesome White
Water resistance detail–IP68
Biometrics–Fingerprint sensor
Sensors–Accelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing
Speakers–Stereo speakers
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launch–One UI 8.5 (Android 16)
Software updates–Up to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates; security updates until 31 March 2032 (UK)
AI features–Awesome Intelligence, including AI Select, Object Eraser, Edit suggestion, Auto Trim and Voice Transcription; Circle to Search with Google; Gemini
Safety features–Knox Vault (EAL5+); Auto Blocker; Theft Protection; Private Album
In the box–Phone, USB-C to USB-C cable, ejection pin, quick start guide
Connectivity
Satellite messaging–Yes
Mobile network–5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM
SIMDual nano-SIM plus dedicated microSD slot on SM-A022GTwo nano-SIMs, nano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz on SM-A022GWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 on SM-A022GBluetooth 5.3
Satellite features–Works with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls)
NFCNot supported on SM-A022G–
USBMicro USB 2.0; 3.5 mm headphone socketUSB Type-C, USB 2.0
PositioningGPS and GLONASS on SM-A022GGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS

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