Samsung Galaxy A37 5G Review: Sleek Looks, Speedy Performance, Smart Price

I Tested the Samsung Galaxy A37 for a Week and One Feature Even Beats the Galaxy S26 Ultra | PCMag

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Pros & Cons Premium aesthetic Durable, scratch-resistant glass Rival-beating battery life Waterproof design 6 years of OS updates Doesn't support wireless charging Fingerprints quickly mar the glass Samsung Galaxy A37 5G Specs Name Value tr:nth-of-type(n+6)]:hidden" :class="{ '[&>tr:nth-of-type(n+6)]:!table-row': open }"> Operating System Android 16 CPU Samsung Exynos 1480 Dimensions 6.3 x 3.0 x 0.3 inches Screen Size 6.3 inches Screen Resolution 1920 by 1080 pixels Camera Resolution (Rear; Front-Facing) 50MP, 12MP; 8MP Battery Life (As Tested) 10 hours 35 minutes More Specs

The $449.99 Samsung Galaxy A37 looks like it belongs in a higher price bracket, thanks to a design that closely mirrors the company's flagship S series phones. After spending more than a week testing it, I've come to appreciate the A37's appealing looks, better-than-average battery life, solid cameras, and helpful, if limited, AI tools. With a watertight design and a long-term support commitment, it's a solid option for anyone seeking a Samsung smartphone at a reasonable price. Ultimately, the $499.99 Google Pixel 10a is worth the extra cash thanks to its sharper screen, more capable cameras, and smarter AI, all of which make it our Editors' Choice for midrange Android smartphones.Design: Flagship Looks With Midrange Trade-OffsThe A37 might sit lower on the Samsung Galaxy totem pole than the company's top-tier phones, but you wouldn’t know it just by looking. It borrows heavily from the S26’s design language, sporting the same clean, rectangular lines that make it look more like a flagship cousin than a budget sibling. (Credit: Kimberly Gedeon) Its flat-edge design, which lets the phone stand upright on a flat surface, gives it a sleek, sharp look, though I’m not sold on how it feels in my hand. Perhaps I’m alone on this one, but I miss the Galaxy A series&rs