Samsung’s new budget king
The Samsung Galaxy A57 currently sits at the top of the A series, boasting a slimmer design, a more powerful SoC, improved AI features and an IP68 rating. It also costs $50 more than its predecessor.
Pros
- Slimmer and lighter than the A37
- Large 6.7-inch AMOLED display and IP68 waterproofing
- Fast wireless charging speed (up to 45W)
- Triple camera setup for versatility
- Faster SoC and base 8GB RAM
- Six generations of Android OS improvements
Cons
- Still no telephoto camera
- No wireless charging support
- No change in battery capacity
A minor upgrade over the Galaxy A36
The Galaxy A37 looks like a decent enough budget option on paper, but it hasn’t changed much from the A36, which costs $50 more and still has a plastic chassis. The six Android OS upgrade commitments continue and now have an IP68 rating.
Pros
- Big and bright AMOLED screen
- Up to six Android OS updates are promised
- Same battery size and fast charging as A57
- IP68 dust and water protection
- It’s $100 cheaper than the A57
Cons
- Only a minor update compared to the A36
- Plastic frame
- Weaker SoC and ultra-wide camera compared to the A57
- 6 GB of RAM in the base model
There is a Samsung was renewed Two of the very popular budget models in the A series – Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37. Both phones cost $50 more and have improved waterproofing with an IP68 rating. Other changes include a tweaked design, new colors, more AI features and the same six-year Android OS upgrade promise that made its predecessors so popular.
Samsung Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37: Prices, colors and availability
The Samsung Galaxy A57 starts at $549.99 for 128GB and $609.99 for 256GB. The good news is that you get 8GB of RAM even on the base model. In the US, Samsung limits the color to just Awesome Navy, but you can get the A57 in Gray, Icyblue, and Lilac in global markets. The A57 is publicly available in the US and you can get some offers and discounts from Samsung.
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The Galaxy A37 is available unlocked or through Verizon, and prices start at $449.99 for the 6GB RAM and 128GB variant. The 256GB variant is priced at $539.99, while this variant gets 8GB of RAM. The A37 comes in Lavender and Charcoal in the US
Samsung Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37: Design and display
Samsung Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 look very similar at first glance, but the differences will be noticeable only after holding both phones in both hands. The Galaxy A57 has a more premium build with an aluminum frame and is also thinner and lighter. The size and weight differences should be pretty obvious, as we’re talking 6.9mm vs 7.4mm (A37) for thickness, and 179g vs 196g (A37) for weight.
Interestingly, both phones have Gorilla Glass Victus Plus for the front and back. You’d think the plastic frame on the Galaxy A37 would result in less weight, but it doesn’t. One thing both phones have in common is an improved IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. While the other dimensions of both phones are similar, the Galaxy A57 should offer better ergonomics.
The Galaxy A37 scores a few points in the display department as it has the same 6.7-inch screen size as the Galaxy A57. Both phones have Super AMOLED panels with a 120Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. Peak brightness is also the same at 1900 nits. There is one big difference between the two displays though, and that is that the Galaxy A57 supports HDR10+ playback, while the Galaxy A37 does not. This should be important mainly for users who consume a lot of streaming video content on their phones.
Samsung Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37: Hardware, Specifications and Software
The processor used in both phones is different. The Samsung Galaxy A57 is getting an upgraded Exynos 1680 chip that will be released in 2026, while the Galaxy A37 will use the Exynos 1480 processor from 2024. It goes without saying that the Galaxy A57 should be expected to perform better in games and general AI-related tasks. It’s hard to know exactly what the real-world differences will be without testing them, but I think the A57 should perform better than the A37 in gaming.
Another thing that goes against the Galaxy A37 is the lower 6GB of RAM in the base variant. While day-to-day performance is similar to the A57, complex tasks such as AI processing or gaming on any device may suffer here.
One hardware aspect that both phones have in common is the battery capacity. You get a 5000mAh pack with 45W charging. Neither phone supports wireless charging.
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Category |
Samsung Galaxy A57 |
Samsung Galaxy A37 |
|---|---|---|
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Operating system |
One UI 8.5 (Android 16), six years of OS upgrades |
One UI 8.5 (Android 16), six years of OS upgrades |
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Screen |
6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 resolution, 120Hz, 1900 nits peak brightness, Gorilla Glass Victus+, HDR10+ |
6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 resolution, 120Hz, 1900 nits peak brightness, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
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Processor |
Exynos 1680 |
Exynos 1480 |
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RAM |
8 GB |
6GB, 8GB |
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Storage |
128 GB, 256 GB |
128 GB, 256 GB |
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Rear cameras |
50MP wide camera, 12MP ultra-wide camera, 5MP macro |
50MP wide camera, 8MP ultra-wide camera, 5MP macro |
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Front camera |
12MP |
12MP |
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Battery |
5000mAh |
5000mAh |
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Filling up |
45W wired, no wireless charging |
45W wired, no wireless charging |
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Continuity |
Aluminum frame, glass back |
Plastic frame, Glass back |
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IP rating |
IP68 |
IP68 |
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Weight |
179 g |
196 g |
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Dimensions |
161.5 x 76.8 x 6.9 mm |
162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm |
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Colors |
Sea |
Lavender, charcoal |
The Samsung Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 should offer a similar software experience as both work One UI 8.5. Both have plenty of AI features to explore, such as AI-powered text extraction, voice transcription in Voice Recorder, and better multitasking tools. You get improved versions of older tools like Object Eraser and more Circular to search. Some features like the best face in the camera app are only available on the Galaxy A57.
Both models are ready to receive six generations of Android OS upgrades and six years of security updates. Samsung seems to have standardized its update policy now even for its budget offerings, with the flagship S series getting an extra year of updates.
Samsung Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37: Cameras
The Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 have similar camera specs except for the ultra-wide sensor. The A57 has a 12MP sensor while the A37 has an 8MP sensor. Not a huge difference in resolution, but we could still see some differences in details and colors between the two. The rest of the camera features are quite similar. Both phones have a 50MP primary sensor and a 5MP macro camera. The front camera is a 12MP sensor with fixed focus.
We tested the Galaxy A56 and found the cameras to be average at best. This means that while you expect decent results from the main and selfie cameras, don’t expect too much from the two secondary cameras on the back. One good thing is that the Galaxy A57 and A37 support 4K video recording with the main sensor.
Samsung Galaxy A57 vs. Galaxy A37: Which one should you buy?
Clearly, the Samsung Galaxy A57 is a better budget phone than the Galaxy A37. What I’m not sure about is whether it’s worth buying at full price. With a $50 price hike up to $450, the Galaxy A37 isn’t a great value compared to phones like the Pixel 9a or even the Galaxy A56, which sell for that price (or less). I think we need a price cut or permanent discount on both the Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 before we can give them a solid recommendation.
You can find a lot Great options under $500 today. This value is hard to ignore Pixel 10a and Pixel 9a offers in this segment and both have wireless charging and larger batteries than the A57 and A37. If you are looking for something with a different design, keep this in mind Nothing Phone 4a ProIt starts at $499. The older Galaxy A36 is also good value, as it’s slightly cheaper and almost the same phone as the A37.
Samsung’s safe bet
The Galaxy A57 has decent improvements over the A56, making it a better option than the A37. But wait for the price to drop because it’s not the best value at full price.
It barely moves the needle
The Galaxy A37 is a very minor upgrade over the Galaxy A36, which doesn’t justify the $50 price increase. Get the Galaxy A36 instead.
