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Samsung Galaxy A37 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A8 (2015)

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SamsungGalaxy A37 5GSamsungGalaxy A8 (2015)
Overview
ReleasedApril 2026July 2015
Display
Screen size6.7″5.7″
Resolution2340 × 10801920 × 1080
Sharpness385 pixels per inch386 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 5430
Memory6 GB – 8 GB2 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 modelOcta-core, four 1.8 GHz and four 1.3 GHz cores on the Indian model; other regions used different processors
Storage typeLPDDR5X memory32 GB internal storage in India; microSD up to 128 GB in the hybrid second SIM slot
CoolingVapour chamber–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP16 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MPNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera12 MP5 MP
Main camera50 MP wide, F1.8, 1.0 µm pixels, autofocus, OIS16 MP, F1.9, autofocus, LED flash; no optical image stabilisation (Android Authority)
Ultra wide camera8 MP, F2.2–
Front camera12 MP, F2.2, Super HDR video5 MP, F1.9, wide-angle selfie mode
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 mAh3,050 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 A–
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 eSIMHybrid dual nano-SIM in India; second slot also accepts microSD
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAMWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac at 2.4 and 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 4.1
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 2.0Micro-USB; 3.5 mm headphone socket (Android Authority)
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS and GLONASS
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight196 g151 g
Thickness7.4 mm5.9 mm
Height × width162.9 × 78.2 mm158 × 76.8 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68–
MaterialsCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+ with a glossy glass finish on the backMetal unibody
ColoursAwesome Lavender, Awesome Charcoal, Awesome Greygreen, Awesome WhiteWhite, black and gold
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 5.1.1 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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