Samsung Galaxy A37 5G review

The Galaxy A37 5G is the strongest Samsung option under $500 and the closest rival to the Pixel 9a. It runs on an Exynos 1480, which Samsung says is up to 12% faster on the CPU and 19% faster on graphics than the A56, and it pairs that with a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED screen and Vision Booster for outdoor use. The build is a step above the cheaper A models: IP68 water resistance, Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both sides and a glazed ceramic frame. The triple camera has a 50 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide and a 5 MP macro, and the 12 MP front camera supports Super HDR video. Samsung lists 6 OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates, one year short of Google. The 5,000 mAh battery reaches up to 60% in 30 minutes with Super Fast Charging 2.0. Watch the memory: the 128 GB model has 6 GB, so pick 256 GB if you multitask.

Who it is for

Buyers who want a large, bright screen, Samsung software and long support for less than $500.

Price

From $449.99 before trade-in at Samsung's US store when checked; Samsung listed a $50 discount on select A37 models through November 8, 2026.

From $449.99 before eligible trade in
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 8, 2026.

Key features

• Exynos 1480 octa-core processor, which Samsung says has up to 12% faster CPU and 19% faster GPU than the A56
• 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with Vision Booster
• 50 MP main, 8 MP ultrawide and 5 MP macro cameras, with a 12 MP front camera
• 5,000 mAh battery with Super Fast Charging 2.0, up to 60% in 30 minutes
• 6 OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: IP68 water resistance and Gorilla Glass Victus+ on the front and back
• Strength: Six OS upgrades at a lower price than the Pixel 9a
• Strength: Samsung Knox Vault and Samsung's Awesome Intelligence photo tools
• Weakness: The 128 GB model comes with 6 GB of memory; 8 GB needs the 256 GB model
• Weakness: The $449.99 price may reflect a limited-time $50 discount
• Weakness: No wireless charging listed on Samsung's page

Key facts

• Price: From $449.99 before trade-in
• Display: 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED
• Processor: Exynos 1480
• Memory and storage: 6 GB with 128 GB, or 8 GB with 256 GB
• Updates: 6 OS upgrades, 6 years of security updates
• Water and dust: IP68

Where it ranks

Samsung Galaxy A37 5G is No. 3 in our Best Budget Smartphones verdict.