Samsung Galaxy A30 vs Samsung Galaxy A37 5G

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Galaxy A30 compared with Galaxy A37 5G
SamsungGalaxy A30SamsungGalaxy A37 5G
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2019April 2026
Display
Screen size6.4″6.7″
Resolution2340 × 10802340 × 1080
Sharpness403 pixels per inch (better)385 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate–120 Hz
Display typeFull HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-USuper 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
ChipExynos 7904Exynos 1480
Memory3 GB – 4 GB6 GB – 8 GB (better)
Storage32 GB, 64 GB128 GB, 256 GB (better)
CPUTwo 1.8 GHz plus six 1.6 GHz cores; Exynos 7904 identified by Android AuthorityOcta-core (2.75 GHz, 2 GHz); Samsung quotes up to 12% faster CPU and 19% faster GPU than the previous model
Storage type32 GB or 64 GB internal storage; dedicated microSD slot up to 512 GBLPDDR5X memory
Cooling–Vapour chamber
Cameras
Main camera16 MP50 MP (better)
Ultra wide camera5 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP (better)12 MP
Main camera16 MP, F1.7, autofocus, LED flash; no optical image stabilisation50 MP wide, F1.8, 1.0 µm pixels, autofocus, OIS
Ultra wide camera5 MP, F2.28 MP, F2.2
Front camera16 MP, F2.0, fixed focus12 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 features–5 MP F2.4 macro camera; Nightography with enhanced ISP; automatic portrait enhancement; Object Eraser and Edit suggestion
Battery and charging
Battery4,000 mAh5,000 mAh (better)
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 18 hoursUp to 29 hours
Wired chargingUp to 15 WUp to 45 W (better)
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail4,000 mAh non-removable battery; up to 18 hours video playbackUp 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
Weight165 g (better)196 g
Thickness7.7 mm7.4 mm (better)
Height × width158.5 × 74.7 mm162.9 × 78.2 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP68
MaterialsGlossy plastic back and frame (Gadgets 360 and Android Authority)Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ with a glossy glass finish on the back
ColoursBlack, blue and red in IndiaAwesome Lavender, Awesome Charcoal, Awesome Greygreen, Awesome White
Water resistance detail–IP68
BiometricsRear fingerprint reader and face recognitionFingerprint sensor
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint, gyroscope, geomagnetic, Hall, light and proximity sensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing
Speakers–Stereo speakers
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 9 Pie with One UIOne 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 separate microSD slot on SM-A305F/DSTwo nano-SIMs, nano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac at 2.4 and 5 GHzWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 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)
USBUSB Type-C 2.0; 3.5 mm headphone socketUSB Type-C, USB 2.0
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and GalileoGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS

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