Review Finds Galaxy A37 5G Improved but Still Incremental
Android Authority says the Galaxy A37 5G improves on the A36 with IP68 and slightly better speed, but value hinges on price.
After three weeks with the device, the publication said the A37 is far easier to recommend than the Galaxy A36, whose stuttery day-to-day performance made it hard to recommend despite Samsung’s software-update promise. The caveat, Android Authority said, is finding the phone at the right price; the review did not state a price.
The most significant hardware change is an IP68 dust- and water-ingress rating, which Android Authority described as flagship-level protection. The phone keeps Gorilla Glass Victus Plus on the front and back and uses the same dimensions as its predecessor, weighing 196 grams. Its flat edges and flat back look clean, the review said, but the flat slab is less comfortable in the hand. The Lavender review unit hid fingerprints and smudges better than the Charcoal variant would, according to the review.
Everyday hardware received mixed assessments. The optical in-display fingerprint scanner was too slow for the reviewer, who switched to pattern unlock. Stereo speakers got loud but lacked fullness at maximum volume. The phone has no headphone jack or microSD card slot, and the 128GB base model offered about 114GB of usable storage out of the box. GPS and cellular connectivity held up well during a trip in and around Joshua Tree, Android Authority said.
The 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display remains unchanged from the Galaxy A36, with a 120Hz refresh rate and Samsung’s quoted brightness figures of 1,200 nits in high-brightness mode and 1,900 nits at peak. Android Authority said it remained readable in harsh Joshua Tree sunlight, though the glossy panel did not help and rival mid-rangers are pushing brightness higher. YouTube streaming looked enjoyable because of deep blacks and vibrant contrast, but everyday use did not feel as smooth as a 120Hz panel would suggest.
Performance is better than the A36’s, but only barely, according to the review. Android Authority said the two-year-old Exynos chip remains a full tier below the Galaxy A57 or Pixel 10a. Scrolling, messaging, social media and app switching felt acceptable, yet delays remained, including a pause before the keyboard appeared and a hitch when switching between front and rear cameras. The chip also became noticeably warm after 15 to 20 minutes of sustained use.
That thermal and performance ceiling showed during long trips. Using wired Android Auto, Google Maps kept running smoothly on the car display without dropping navigation, but the phone became extra sluggish and uncomfortably warm while plugged in, Android Authority said. The review described the software as typical Samsung with a long runway.
Android Authority concluded that the Galaxy A37 is dependable in the ways that matter for a mid-range phone, but the review framed it as another very Samsung, very incremental A-series update. The available review text did not state a price, leaving the phone’s value dependent on how it is positioned at retail.
Editor's Summary
The Galaxy A37 5G adds IP68 protection and modest performance gains over the A36, according to Android Authority, while keeping the same display and design. The review says it is easier to recommend than its predecessor but remains an incremental mid-range phone whose value depends on price.