Samsung
Galaxy A36 vs Galaxy A37
Device summary
Samsung
Galaxy A37
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Starting price | — | $450 |
| Display size | 6.7-inch | 6.7-inch |
| Dimensions | 78.2 mm × 162.9 mm × 7.4 mm | 78.2 mm × 162.9 mm × 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 196 g |
| Front material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Back material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Exynos 1480 |
| RAM | 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB | 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | — | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Main · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · OIS | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 8 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Ultra Wide · 8 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Macro camera | Macro · 5 MP · ƒ/2.4 | Macro · 5 MP · ƒ/2.4 |
| Front cameras | Front · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Front · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Typical capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Rated capacity | 4905 mAh | 4905 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Charging standard | Super Fast Charging 2.0 | Super Fast Charging 2.0 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G |
| USB | — | USB‑C |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP67 | IP68 |
Basic information
Release year
- Galaxy A36
- 2025
- Galaxy A37
- 2026
Starting price
- Galaxy A36
- —
- Galaxy A37
- $450
Display size
- Galaxy A36
- 6.7-inch
- Galaxy A37
- 6.7-inch
Dimensions
- Galaxy A36
- 78.2 mm × 162.9 mm × 7.4 mm
- Galaxy A37
- 78.2 mm × 162.9 mm × 7.4 mm
Weight
- Galaxy A36
- 195 g
- Galaxy A37
- 196 g
Front material
- Galaxy A36
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
- Galaxy A37
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Back material
- Galaxy A36
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
- Galaxy A37
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Display
Display technology
- Galaxy A36
- Super AMOLED
- Galaxy A37
- Super AMOLED
Refresh rate
- Galaxy A36
- 120 Hz
- Galaxy A37
- 120 Hz
Protection
- Galaxy A36
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
- Galaxy A37
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Performance
Chipset
- Galaxy A36
- Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
- Galaxy A37
- Exynos 1480
RAM
- Galaxy A36
- 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB
- Galaxy A37
- 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB
Storage
- Galaxy A36
- 128 GB, 256 GB
- Galaxy A37
- 128 GB, 256 GB
Expandable storage
- Galaxy A36
- —
- Galaxy A37
- No
Cameras
Main camera
- Galaxy A36
- Main · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · OIS
- Galaxy A37
- Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · OIS
Ultra-wide camera
- Galaxy A36
- Ultra Wide · 8 MP · ƒ/2.2
- Galaxy A37
- Ultra Wide · 8 MP · ƒ/2.2
Macro camera
- Galaxy A36
- Macro · 5 MP · ƒ/2.4
- Galaxy A37
- Macro · 5 MP · ƒ/2.4
Front cameras
- Galaxy A36
- Front · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2
- Galaxy A37
- Front · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2
Battery & charging
Typical capacity
- Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Galaxy A37
- 5000 mAh
Rated capacity
- Galaxy A36
- 4905 mAh
- Galaxy A37
- 4905 mAh
Wired charging
- Galaxy A36
- 45 W
- Galaxy A37
- 45 W
Charging standard
- Galaxy A36
- Super Fast Charging 2.0
- Galaxy A37
- Super Fast Charging 2.0
Connectivity
Cellular
- Galaxy A36
- 5G, LTE
- Galaxy A37
- 5G
USB
- Galaxy A36
- —
- Galaxy A37
- USB‑C
Build & durability
Ingress protection
- Galaxy A36
- IP67
- Galaxy A37
- IP68
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Height
Very similar height
Width
Very similar width
Thickness
Very similar thickness
Weight
Very similar weight
Height, width, thickness, and weight are very similar between these devices.
User Experience Summary
Galaxy A36
Strengths
- 45W charging and bright 2000-nit-class AMOLED
- Victus+ glass with IP67 in a slim 195 g body
- Dependable daylight photography for social use
Compromises
- No microSD expansion unlike the A26
- Low-light and selfie cameras disappoint many owners
- Occasional lag and warmth versus expectations
Galaxy A37
Strengths
- Best middle-tier value with stereo, 45W, and six-year updates near $100 below A57
- Major daily upgrade over A27 mono audio and 25W charging
- Dependable Exynos 1480 routine speed for One UI workflows
Compromises
- Slower camera ISP transitions than A57
- Plastic frame and no microSD at a price competing with discounted A56
- Widest 2026 A-series width hurts ergonomics versus A57