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Samsung Galaxy A37 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)

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SamsungGalaxy A37 5GSamsungGalaxy A5 (2016)
Overview
ReleasedApril 2026December 2015
Display
Screen size6.7″5.2″
Resolution2340 × 10801920 × 1080
Sharpness385 pixels per inch424 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz–
Display typeSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.7″ full rectangle, 6.5″ with rounded cornersFull HD Super AMOLED
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+–
Display featuresVision Booster; slimmer bezels; SGS Eye Care certification–
Performance
ChipExynos 1480Exynos 7580
Memory6 GB – 8 GB2 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB16 GB
CPUOcta-core (2.75 GHz, 2 GHz); Samsung quotes up to 12% faster CPU and 19% faster GPU than the previous model1.6 GHz octa-core Exynos 7580 in the UK model reviewed by Tech Advisor
Storage typeLPDDR5X memoryMicroSD slot supports up to 128 GB
CoolingVapour chamber–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP13 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MPNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera12 MP5 MP
Main camera50 MP wide, F1.8, 1.0 µm pixels, autofocus, OIS13 MP with optical image stabilisation and F1.9 lens
Ultra wide camera8 MP, F2.2–
Front camera12 MP, F2.2, Super HDR video5 MP with F1.9 lens
ZoomDigital zoom up to 10x–
Video recordingUp to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; slow motion at 240 fps (HD)–
Camera features5 MP F2.4 macro camera; Nightography with enhanced ISP; automatic portrait enhancement; Object Eraser and Edit suggestion–
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh2,900 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 29 hours–
Wired chargingUp to 45 W–
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailUp to two days of use (Samsung); at least 1,200 charge cycles; EU energy class A2,900 mAh with Adaptive Fast Charging
Wired chargingSuper Fast Charging 2.0, up to 60% in 30 minutes; UK spec lists 10–45 W charger power–
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYes–
Mobile network5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM–
SIMTwo nano-SIMs, nano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIM–
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM–
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3–
Satellite featuresWorks with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls)–
USBUSB Type-C, USB 2.0–
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight196 g155 g
Thickness7.4 mm7.3 mm
Height × width162.9 × 78.2 mm144.8 × 71 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68–
MaterialsCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+ with a glossy glass finish on the backMetal frame and glass back
ColoursAwesome Lavender, Awesome Charcoal, Awesome Greygreen, Awesome White–
Water resistance detailIP68–
BiometricsFingerprint sensorFingerprint reader in the home button
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing–
SpeakersStereo speakers–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOne UI 8.5 (Android 16)Android 5.1 Lollipop
Software updatesUp to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates; security updates until 31 March 2032 (UK)–
AI featuresAwesome Intelligence, including AI Select, Object Eraser, Edit suggestion, Auto Trim and Voice Transcription; Circle to Search with Google; Gemini–
Safety featuresKnox Vault (EAL5+); Auto Blocker; Theft Protection; Private Album–
In the boxPhone, USB-C to USB-C cable, ejection pin, quick start guide–

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