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Samsung Galaxy A37 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)

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SamsungGalaxy A37 5GSamsungGalaxy A9 (2018)
Overview
ReleasedApril 2026November 2018
Display
Screen size6.7″6.3″
Resolution2340 × 10802220 × 1080
Sharpness385 pixels per inch392 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 Infinity Display
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+–
Display featuresVision Booster; slimmer bezels; SGS Eye Care certification–
Performance
ChipExynos 1480Snapdragon 660
Memory6 GB – 8 GB6 GB – 8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 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 2.2 GHz and four 1.8 GHz cores; Snapdragon 660 identified by Notebookcheck
Storage typeLPDDR5X memory128 GB internal storage; dedicated microSD slot up to 512 GB
CoolingVapour chamber–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP24 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNone10 MP
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera12 MP24 MP
Main camera50 MP wide, F1.8, 1.0 µm pixels, autofocus, OIS24 MP, F1.7, autofocus
Ultra wide camera8 MP, F2.28 MP, F2.4, 120-degree field of view
Telephoto camera–10 MP, F2.4, 2× optical zoom, autofocus
Front camera12 MP, F2.2, Super HDR video24 MP, F2.0
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 suggestion5 MP, F2.2 rear depth lens for adjustable background blur
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh3,800 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 A3,800 mAh battery
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 2.0USB Type-C; 3.5 mm headphone socket (PhoneArena)
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight196 g183 g
Thickness7.4 mm7.8 mm
Height × width162.9 × 78.2 mm162.5 × 77 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68–
MaterialsCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+ with a glossy glass finish on the backCurved glass back with metal frame
ColoursAwesome Lavender, Awesome Charcoal, Awesome Greygreen, Awesome WhiteCaviar Black, Lemonade Blue and Bubblegum Pink
Water resistance detailIP68–
BiometricsFingerprint sensorRear fingerprint reader
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 8.0 Oreo with Samsung Experience (Notebookcheck)
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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