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Samsung Galaxy A17 vs Samsung Galaxy A27 vs Samsung Galaxy A37
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A17, Samsung Galaxy A27 and Samsung Galaxy A37: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Samsung Galaxy A37 is the pick for the best display, camera and connectivity, while the Galaxy A27 suits buyers who value battery features and reverse charging. The Galaxy A17 trails overall, but its rugged build sets it apart and it is only the buy if it costs less.
The A37 has 12 GB of RAM versus 8 GB in the A17 and A27, Bluetooth 5.4 versus 5.3 and 5.1, and IP68 versus IP54 and IP64. Its display reaches 1900 nits versus 800 nits on the A17; all three use 6.7″ screens, while the A27 and A37 offer 120 Hz versus 90 Hz on the A17.
The A37’s main camera uses a 1/1.56″ sensor and 1.12 µm pixels, versus 1/1.95″ and 0.8 µm on the A27 and 1/2.76″ and 0.64 µm on the A17; its ultrawide camera is also 8 MP versus 5 MP. The A27 adds reverse charging and reaches 960 fps slow motion, while the A37 charges at 45 W versus 25 W on the other two.
Samsung Galaxy A17
The Galaxy A37 is better for buyers seeking display, camera and connectivity: it offers 1900 nits, 12 GB of RAM and IP68.
Samsung Galaxy A37
The Galaxy A17 is only the better buy if it costs less; its rugged build is its clear distinction.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy A37, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy A27 | Galaxy A37 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.6 | 7.1 | 7.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.4 | 6.2 | 6.4 |
| Camera | 6.1 | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| Connectivity | 6.7 | 7.4 | 8.1 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 6.2 | 5.9 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A17, if you care about…
- Rugged Build
- Yes
- against No · No
Samsung Galaxy A27, if you care about…
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable · Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- Max. upload speed
- 1,600 Mbps
- against 1,280 Mbps · 1,280 Mbps
Samsung Galaxy A37, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB · 8 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.3 · Bluetooth 5.1
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,900 nits
- against 800 nits
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- against IP54 · IP64
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy A27 | Galaxy A37 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 1480 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 4 nm Best value | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 | Qualcomm Adreno 710 | Samsung Xclipse 530 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz | 2.75 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 519,526 | 885,852 | 912,055 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 980 | — | 1,161 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,048 | — | 3,398 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz | Octa-core processor with four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core processor with four 2.75 GHz Cortex-A78 cores and four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X Best value | LPDDR5X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 365 | 911 | 1,035 Best value |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy A27 | Galaxy A37 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, Blue | Black, Blue, Green, Pink | Black, Grey, Green, White, Purple, Lavender |
| Body Thickness | 7.5 mm | 7.8 mm | 7.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.9 mm | 78.2 mm | 78.2 mm |
| Body Height | 164.4 mm | 162.4 mm | 162.9 mm |
| Weight | 192 g Best value | 200 g | 196 g |
| Usable Surface | 86 % | 86.8 % | 89 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP64 | IP68 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | — | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | B | B |
| Repairability Class | C | C | C |
| Rugged Build | Yes Best value | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | 180 | 180 |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy A27 | Galaxy A37 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | A Best value | A Best value |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W | 45 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 43 h | 51 h 10 min | 53 h Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy A27 | Galaxy A37 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | — | 1,900 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.7″ | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 385 ppi | 385 ppi | 385 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value | 120 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Mohs Level 5, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs Level 5, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3 | Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs Level 5, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy A27 | Galaxy A37 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy A27 | Galaxy A37 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy A27 | Galaxy A37 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 Best value | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 6 years | 6 years | 6 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy A27 | Galaxy A37 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE, ASHA | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Host, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, eSIM, USB 2.0 | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Host, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, eSIM |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.46 W/kg Best value | 0.86 W/kg | 0.81 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 0.32 W/kg Best value | — | 1.17 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.67 W/kg Best value | 0.78 W/kg | 0.72 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.972 W/kg | 0.91 W/kg Best value | 1.14 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 2,550 Mbps | 2,900 Mbps | 3,790 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 1,280 Mbps | 1,600 Mbps Best value | 1,280 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy A27 | Galaxy A37 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, EDR, HID | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy A27 | Galaxy A37 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS | SM-A276E, SM-A276E/DS, SM-A276E/DSN, SM-A276B, SM-A276B/DS, SM-A276B/DSN, SM-A276U, SM-A276U1, SM-A276W | SM-A376E, SM-A376E/DS, SM-A376B, SM-A376B/DS, SM-A376U, SM-A376U1, SM-A376W, SM-A3760 |
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