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Samsung Galaxy A37 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)

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SamsungGalaxy A37 5GSamsungGalaxy A5 (2017)
Overview
ReleasedApril 2026January 2017
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 with Always On Display
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+–
Display featuresVision Booster; slimmer bezels; SGS Eye Care certification–
Performance
ChipExynos 1480Exynos 7880
Memory6 GB – 8 GB3 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB32 GB
CPUOcta-core (2.75 GHz, 2 GHz); Samsung quotes up to 12% faster CPU and 19% faster GPU than the previous modelExynos 7880, octa-core at 1.9 GHz
Storage typeLPDDR5X memoryMicroSD support up to 256 GB
CoolingVapour chamber–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP16 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MPNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera12 MP16 MP
Main camera50 MP wide, F1.8, 1.0 µm pixels, autofocus, OIS16 MP, F1.9, autofocus; no optical image stabilisation (TechRadar)
Ultra wide camera8 MP, F2.2–
Front camera12 MP, F2.2, Super HDR video16 MP, F1.9; display can act as a selfie flash
ZoomDigital zoom up to 10x–
Video recordingUp to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; slow motion at 240 fps (HD)Full HD 1920 × 1080 at 30 fps
Camera features5 MP F2.4 macro camera; Nightography with enhanced ISP; automatic portrait enhancement; Object Eraser and Edit suggestion–
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh3,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 29 hoursUp to 19 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 A3,000 mAh; up to 19 hours video playback
Wired chargingSuper Fast Charging 2.0, up to 60% in 30 minutes; UK spec lists 10–45 W charger powerFast Charging supported; Samsung did not publish a wattage
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYes–
Mobile network5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM4G LTE Cat 6 and 3G HSPA+
SIMTwo nano-SIMs, nano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIMNano-SIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAMWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 4.2
NFC–Supported
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 2.0USB Type-C
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS and GLONASS
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight196 g159 g
Thickness7.4 mm7.9 mm
Height × width162.9 × 78.2 mm146.1 × 71.4 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
MaterialsCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+ with a glossy glass finish on the backMetal frame and 3D glass back
ColoursAwesome Lavender, Awesome Charcoal, Awesome Greygreen, Awesome WhiteBlack Sky, Blue Mist, Gold Sand and Peach Cloud
Water resistance detailIP68–
BiometricsFingerprint sensorFingerprint reader in home button
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensingAccelerometer, barometer, gyroscope, Hall sensor, fingerprint sensor, geomagnetic sensor, proximity and RGB light sensors
SpeakersStereo speakers3.5 mm headphone socket
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOne UI 8.5 (Android 16)Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
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 AlbumSamsung Knox
In the boxPhone, USB-C to USB-C cable, ejection pin, quick start guide–

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