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Samsung Galaxy A17 vs Samsung Galaxy A36 vs Samsung Galaxy A37
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A17, Samsung Galaxy A36 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 most complete choice for performance, cameras, and durability: its 1/1.56″ main sensor, 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM, IP68, and 53 hours per cycle on the energy label give it the edge. The Galaxy A36 is the balanced alternative, while the A17 is the buy only if it costs less.
The A37 and A36 screens are clearly ahead of the A17’s: both offer 1,900 nits and 120Hz, versus 800 nits and 90Hz. The A37 also has an 89% usable surface, compared with 86.5% on the A36 and 86% on the A17, plus IP68 protection versus IP67 and IP54. The A17 counters with a rugged build and expandable storage, two features missing from its rivals.
For performance, the A37 uses the Exynos 1480 and reaches 1,161 in Geekbench 6 Single-Core and 3,398 in Multi-Core; the A36 has the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 and scores 1,007 and 2,917, while the A17 reaches 980 and 2,048. All three share a 5,000mAh battery, but the A36 adds reverse charging and 2,000 cycles, versus 1,200 on the A17 and A37; the A36 and A37 charge at 45W, against 25W for the A17. For connectivity, the A36 and A37 share Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, and eSIM.
Samsung Galaxy A17
The Samsung Galaxy A37 is the better buy for performance and cameras, with 3,398 in Multi-Core and a 1/1.56″ main sensor.
Samsung Galaxy A37
The Samsung Galaxy A17 is the better buy only if it costs less; its distinctive strengths are the rugged build and expandable storage.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy A37, ahead on Performance & hardware and Camera. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy A37 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.6 | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.4 | 5.3 | 6.4 |
| Camera | 6.1 | 6.6 | 7.5 |
| Connectivity | 6.7 | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 6.5 | 5.9 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A17, if you care about…
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No · No
- Rugged Build
- Yes
- against No · No
Samsung Galaxy A36, if you care about…
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable · Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- Charge cycles
- 2,000
- against 1,200 · 1,200
- Max. upload speed
- 1,600 Mbps
- against 1,280 Mbps · 1,280 Mbps
Samsung Galaxy A37, if you care about…
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against DDR5 · LPDDR4X
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- against IP54 · IP67
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 1,161
- against 980 · 1,007
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 3,398
- against 2,048 · 2,917
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy A36 | 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 Best value | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 Best value |
| 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 | 613,492 Best value | 912,055 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 980 | 1,007 | 1,161 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,048 | 2,917 | 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 CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 4 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 | 12 GB Best value | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No | No |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 365 | 912 | 1,035 Best value |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy A37 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, Blue | Lavender, Black, White, Lime, Green, Grey | Black, Grey, Green, White, Purple, Lavender |
| Body Thickness | 7.5 mm | 7.4 mm Best value | 7.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.9 mm | 78.2 mm | 78.2 mm |
| Body Height | 164.4 mm | 162.9 mm | 162.9 mm |
| Weight | 192 g Best value | 195 g | 196 g |
| Usable Surface | 86 % | 86.5 % | 89 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP67 | IP68 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1 m | 1.5 m Best value |
| Drop Resistance Class | B Best value | C | B Best value |
| Repairability Class | C | C | C |
| Rugged Build | Yes Best value | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | 180 Best value | 90 | 180 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy A37 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | C | 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 | 45 W Best value | 45 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 43 h | 41 h | 53 h Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 | 2,000 Best value | 1,200 |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy A36 | 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 | 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, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | 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 A36 | Galaxy A37 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy A37 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy A37 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 | 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 A36 | Galaxy A37 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM Best value | 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 | 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, UMTS, 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 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 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 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE | 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 | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, eSIM, VoLTE, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Virtual Proximity Sensing, USB Host 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 | 1.07 W/kg | 0.81 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 0.32 W/kg Best value | 1.24 W/kg | 1.17 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.67 W/kg | 0.53 W/kg Best value | 0.72 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.972 W/kg Best value | 1.29 W/kg | 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 A36 | Galaxy A37 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 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 A36 | Galaxy A37 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 379 € | — |
| Model numbers | SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS | SM-A366E, SM-A366E/DS, SM-A366B, SM-A366B/DS, SM-A366U, SM-A366U1, SM-A366W | SM-A376E, SM-A376E/DS, SM-A376B, SM-A376B/DS, SM-A376U, SM-A376U1, SM-A376W, SM-A3760 |
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