Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A27 vs Samsung Galaxy A37
Comparison between 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 more capable all-rounder, with faster charging, stronger water and dust resistance, and a larger main-camera sensor. The Galaxy A27 makes more sense for expandable storage and reverse charging.
Both have a 6.7″ Super AMOLED display with 1080 × 2340 px resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate. The A37 adds an Always-On Display and IP68 protection, while the A27 is rated IP64; the A37 also has 12 GB of RAM versus 8 GB. Their processors differ: Exynos 1480 in the A37 and Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 in the A27.
The A37’s main camera uses a 1/1.56″ sensor with 1.12 µm pixels, compared with 1/1.95″ and 0.8 µm on the A27; its ultrawide camera is 8 MP versus 5 MP. The A27, in turn, supports expandable storage and reverse charging. Both have 5,000 mAh batteries, but charging is 45 W on the A37 and 25 W on the A27.
Samsung Galaxy A27
The Samsung Galaxy A27 is the better buy for those who need expandable storage and reverse charging.
Samsung Galaxy A37
The Samsung Galaxy A37 is the better buy for those who want 45 W charging and a larger 1/1.56″ main-camera sensor.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy A37, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A27 | Galaxy A37 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.1 | 7.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.3 | 6.4 |
| Camera | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| Connectivity | 7.4 | 8.1 |
| Battery & charging | 6.2 | 5.9 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A27, if you care about…
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Max. upload speed
- 1,600 Mbps
- against 1,280 Mbps
Samsung Galaxy A37, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- against IP64
- Fast Charge Power
- 45 W
- against 25 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A27 | Galaxy A37 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 1480 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 710 | Samsung Xclipse 530 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.75 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 885,852 | 912,055 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,161 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 3,398 |
| CPU Description | 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 |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 911 | 1,035 Best value |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A27 | Galaxy A37 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Pink | Black, Grey, Green, White, Purple, Lavender |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78.2 mm | 78.2 mm |
| Body Height | 162.4 mm | 162.9 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 196 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 86.8 % | 89 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP64 | IP68 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | B |
| Repairability Class | C | C |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | 180 |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A27 | Galaxy A37 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | A |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 45 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 51 h 10 min | 53 h Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 | 1,200 |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A27 | Galaxy A37 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 1,900 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 385 ppi | 385 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | 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 A27 | Galaxy A37 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A27 | Galaxy A37 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A27 | Galaxy A37 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 6 years | 6 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A27 | Galaxy A37 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | 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 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 |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, 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 |
| Wi-Fi Features | 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 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, ASHA | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | 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 |
| SAR American Head | 0.86 W/kg | 0.81 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.17 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.78 W/kg | 0.72 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.91 W/kg Best value | 1.14 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 2,900 Mbps | 3,790 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 1,600 Mbps Best value | 1,280 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A27 | Galaxy A37 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A27 | Galaxy A37 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 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 |
