Samsung Galaxy A36 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A37 5G
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| SamsungGalaxy A36 5G | SamsungGalaxy A37 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | March 2025 | April 2026 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.7″ | 6.7″ |
| Resolution | 2340 × 1080 | 2340 × 1080 |
| Sharpness | 385 pixels per inch | 385 pixels per inch |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | – |
| Display type | Super AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.7″ full rectangle, 6.5″ with rounded corners | Super AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.7″ full rectangle, 6.5″ with rounded corners |
| Brightness detail | 1,200 nits in High Brightness Mode | – |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Display features | Vision Booster; SGS Eye Care certification | Vision Booster; slimmer bezels; SGS Eye Care certification |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Exynos 1480 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 6 GB – 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| CPU | Octa-core (2.4 GHz, 1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (2.75 GHz, 2 GHz); Samsung quotes up to 12% faster CPU and 19% faster GPU than the previous model |
| Storage type | – | LPDDR5X memory |
| Cooling | Vapour chamber 15% larger than on the Galaxy A35 5G | Vapour chamber |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Telephoto camera | None | None |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Main camera | 50 MP wide, F1.8, autofocus, OIS | 50 MP wide, F1.8, 1.0 µm pixels, autofocus, OIS |
| Ultra wide camera | 8 MP, F2.2 | 8 MP, F2.2 |
| Front camera | 12 MP, F2.2; 10-bit HDR video | 12 MP, F2.2, Super HDR video |
| Zoom | Digital zoom up to 10x | Digital zoom up to 10x |
| Video recording | Up to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; slow motion at 240 fps (HD) | Up to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; slow motion at 240 fps (HD) |
| Camera features | 5 MP F2.4 macro camera; Object Eraser; Filters | 5 MP F2.4 macro camera; Nightography with enhanced ISP; automatic portrait enhancement; Object Eraser and Edit suggestion |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Video playback (maker's claim) | Up to 29 hours | Up to 29 hours |
| Wired charging | Up to 45 W | Up to 45 W |
| Wireless charging | None | None |
| Battery life detail | Rated (minimum) capacity 4,905 mAh; at least 2,000 charge cycles; EU energy class C | Up to two days of use (Samsung); at least 1,200 charge cycles; EU energy class A |
| Wired charging | 45 W Super Fast Charging 2.0 (charger sold separately) | Super Fast Charging 2.0, up to 60% in 30 minutes; UK spec lists 10–45 W charger power |
| Connectivity | ||
| Satellite messaging | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile network | 5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM | 5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM |
| SIM | Two nano-SIMs, nano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIM | Two nano-SIMs, nano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 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) | Works with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls) |
| USB | USB Type-C, USB 2.0 | USB Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| Positioning | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 195 g (better) | 196 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm | 7.4 mm |
| Height × width | 162.9 × 78.2 mm | 162.9 × 78.2 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP67 | IP68 |
| Materials | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back; flat side frame | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ with a glossy glass finish on the back |
| Colours | Awesome Black, Awesome Lavender, Awesome White, Awesome Lime | Awesome Lavender, Awesome Charcoal, Awesome Greygreen, Awesome White |
| Water resistance detail | IP67, tested for submersion in up to 1 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool use | IP68 |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor | Fingerprint sensor |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing | Accelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers | Stereo speakers |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | One UI 7 (Android 15) | 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 2031 (UK) | 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 Object Eraser and Filters; Circle to Search with Google | 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+); Theft Detection; Digital Key | Knox Vault (EAL5+); Auto Blocker; Theft Protection; Private Album |
| In the box | Phone, USB-C to USB-C cable (no charger) | Phone, USB-C to USB-C cable, ejection pin, quick start guide |
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