Samsung Galaxy A37 5G vs Xiaomi REDMI Note 15 5G

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Galaxy A37 5G compared with REDMI Note 15 5G
SamsungGalaxy A37 5GXiaomiREDMI Note 15 5G
Overview
ReleasedApril 2026January 2026
Display
Screen size6.7″6.77″
Resolution2340 × 10802392 × 1080 (better)
Sharpness385 pixels per inch388 pixels per inch (better)
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness–3,200 nits
Display typeSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.7″ full rectangle, 6.5″ with rounded cornersAMOLED, FHD+, 12-bit colour, DCI-P3 and 8,000,000:1 contrast ratio; maker laboratory screen-to-body ratio 92%
Brightness detail–3,200 nits peak, 800 nits typical and 16,000-level brightness adjustment
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+Maker high-durability front glass; laboratory claim of 1.7 m front drop onto marble under specified conditions
Display featuresVision Booster; slimmer bezels; SGS Eye Care certification3,840 Hz PWM dimming, 240 Hz touch sampling and 2,560 Hz instantaneous sampling in Game Mode; sunlight display, reading mode and Wet Touch 2.0; TÜV low-blue-light, circadian-friendly and flicker-free certifications
Performance
ChipExynos 1480Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Memory6 GB – 8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB
CPUOcta-core (2.75 GHz, 2 GHz); Samsung quotes up to 12% faster CPU and 19% faster GPU than the previous model4 nm, octa-core up to 2.4 GHz
GPU–Qualcomm Adreno; UK maker specification does not publish numeric designation
Storage typeLPDDR5X memoryLPDDR4X and UFS 2.2; UK 8 GB/256 GB; microSD expansion up to 1 TB
CoolingVapour chamber–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP108 MP (better)
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera12 MP20 MP (better)
Main camera50 MP wide, F1.8, 1.0 µm pixels, autofocus, OIS108 MP, f/1.7, six-element lens, OIS confirmed by maker overview and 1/1.67-inch sensor; 0.64 µm pixels, 9-in-1 binning to 1.92 µm
Ultra wide camera8 MP, F2.28 MP, f/2.2
Front camera12 MP, F2.2, Super HDR video20 MP, f/2.2, four-element lens and 1/4-inch sensor
ZoomDigital zoom up to 10xNo dedicated optical telephoto; maker offers 3× optical-level sensor crop and equivalent 24/28/35/72 mm perspectives
Video recordingUp to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; slow motion at 240 fps (HD)4K, Full HD or HD at 30 fps
Front video–Full HD or HD at 30 fps
Camera features5 MP F2.4 macro camera; Nightography with enhanced ISP; automatic portrait enhancement; Object Eraser and Edit suggestionUltra HD, dynamic shots and regional AI erase, beautify and reflection removal; OTA and app-version restrictions apply
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,520 mAh (better)
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 29 hoursUp to 21 hours
Wired chargingUp to 45 WUp to 45 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailUp to two days of use (Samsung); at least 1,200 charge cycles; EU energy class A5,520 mAh typical silicon-carbon battery; maker laboratory claims up to 1.58 days use, 21 hours video playback and 10 hours recording
Wired chargingSuper Fast Charging 2.0, up to 60% in 30 minutes; UK spec lists 10–45 W charger power45 W turbo charging and up to 18 W wired reverse charging; maker laboratory claim of 50% charge in 25 minutes; separate PD-compatible 45 W or Xiaomi 45 W adaptor recommended
Wireless charging–No wireless or reverse wireless charging, confirmed by exact-model Xiaomi UK FAQ
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYes–
Mobile network5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM5G n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/48/66/77/78; LTE FDD 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66 and TDD 38/40/41/42/48; WCDMA 1/2/4/5/6/8/19 and quad-band GSM; region and operator support varies
SIMTwo nano-SIMs, nano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIMNano-SIM plus hybrid second nano-SIM/microSD; dual standby
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, 2.4/5 GHz and Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.1
NFC–Supported; regional availability varies
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-C, USB 2.0 and OTG confirmed by UK maker FAQ; no DisplayPort Alternate Mode
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I/B1C and Galileo E1
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight196 g178 g (better)
Thickness7.4 mm7.35 mm (better)
Height × width162.9 × 78.2 mm164 × 75.42 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP65
MaterialsCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+ with a glossy glass finish on the back–
ColoursAwesome Lavender, Awesome Charcoal, Awesome Greygreen, Awesome WhiteBlack, Glacier Blue and Mist Purple; Mist Purple thickness 7.40 mm, Black/Glacier Blue 7.35 mm
Water resistance detailIP68UK maker IP65 splash and dust resistance; protection can decline with wear; liquid damage outside test conditions excluded from warranty
BiometricsFingerprint sensorIn-screen fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensingVirtual proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope
SpeakersStereo speakersDual speakers, Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res; 300% volume-boost mode uses 17 levels versus 15 and depends on scenario/software
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOne UI 8.5 (Android 16)Xiaomi HyperOS 2; Android 15 confirmed by Tech Advisor and Android Central
Software updatesUp to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates; security updates until 31 March 2032 (UK)Maker promises six years of security updates; UK product pages do not specify major Android upgrade count
AI featuresAwesome Intelligence, including AI Select, Object Eraser, Edit suggestion, Auto Trim and Voice Transcription; Circle to Search with Google; GeminiGoogle Gemini with regional Xiaomi app integration; applicable features require setup and internet
Safety featuresKnox Vault (EAL5+); Auto Blocker; Theft Protection; Private Album–
In the boxPhone, USB-C to USB-C cable, ejection pin, quick start guidePhone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick-start guide and warranty card; standard UK box excludes adaptor

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