Samsung’s Galaxy A series has consistently catered to budget and mid-range users looking for feature-rich smartphones at competitive prices. The latest entrant in the line-up, the Samsung Galaxy A37, came in for review — and here’s my take on its performance and overall value. 

Design 

Out of the box, the Samsung Galaxy A37 feels instantly familiar, borrowing heavily from the design language of the premium S26 series. The key difference, however, lies in the materials — the A37 opts for a glass front and back, as opposed to the brushed metal finish seen on the S26 line-up. While the glass back adds a touch of elegance, it also makes the device slightly slippery in hand, making a TPU case a practical addition — especially for those prone to the occasional drop. 

Measuring 6.41 × 3.08 × 0.29 inches, the phone is slim and comfortable to hold, with smooth metal edges that feel seamless as you run your hand around the frame. The overall build quality is impressive, delivering a premium in-hand feel. The “Awesome Lavender” colourway of the review unit stands out, adding a distinctive flair that elevates its appearance well beyond typical expectations for the mid-range segment. 

Display 

The Galaxy A37 features a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1080 × 2340 (FHD+), translating to a pixel density of around 385 ppi. On paper, it’s an impressive panel, with peak brightness reaching up to 1,900 nits—ensuring excellent visibility even under harsh outdoor lighting. In practice, the display delivers, with vibrant colours and deep contrast that brought out the rich, shadowy tones of the investigative crime thriller Raakh on Amazon Prime. 

Enhancing the premium feel is the inclusion of Gorilla Glass Victus+, which adds an extra layer of durability while elevating the overall in-hand experience. The reinforced protection lends the device a sturdier build, giving both the front and rear panels a more refined and robust finish. 

Sound 

The hybrid stereo speaker setup — featuring a bottom-firing unit paired with the earpiece — delivers decent audio performance overall. While listening to Green Day’s Good Riddance (Time of Your Life), the speakers produced respectable bass and clear mids. Volume levels are solid with minimal distortion even at higher levels. That said, the soundstage feels somewhat flat, lacking the depth and separation that would elevate the overall listening experience. 

Performance 

Powering the A37 is Samsung’s Exynos 1480 chipset, built on an efficient 4nm process. The octa-core processor features four performance cores clocked at up to 2.75GHz and four efficiency cores running at 2.0GHz, delivering a balanced mix of performance and power efficiency for everyday tasks, multitasking, and gaming. The A37 is available in three memory and storage configurations: 8GB RAM with 128GB storage, 8GB RAM with 256GB storage, and a higher-end variant featuring 12GB RAM paired with 256GB storage. The unit I reviewed featured 12GB RAM paired with 256GB storage. 

Handling graphics duties is the Xclipse 530 GPU, which offers solid performance for mobile gaming and multimedia consumption. The device ships with Android 16 layered with Samsung’s One UI 8.5, providing a feature-rich and polished software experience. 

On synthetic bench AnTuTu, the A37 scored 10,54,240 just below the Samsung S22 and the Mi 12. That said the phone is no slouch in terms of gaming on BGMI with a steady 60 FPS and sustained use with heat dissipation handled well without throttling or frame drops. 

One of the A37’s biggest highlights is its long-term software support. Samsung promises up to six major Android OS upgrades, ensuring the device remains up to date with new features, security enhancements and platform improvements for years to come. 

Camera 

The A37 packs a versatile triple-camera setup on the rear, headlined by a 50MP primary sensor with Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS). It is accompanied by an 8MP ultrawide lens for capturing wider scenes and a 5MP macro camera for close-up shots. 

Photos off the triple camera fared well during the day with decent amount of contrast and details, but paired with an 8MP ultra-wide and 5MP macro, sort of left the camera setup wanting in terms of versatility with average details and contrast. Night images were ok, enough for posting on social media. 

On the front, the device features a 12MP selfie camera for photos and video calls. Details were good for selfies in daylight to mixed indoor lighting but otherwise was a little laggy when it came to taking burst selfies in mixed indoor lighting. 

Battery

The A37 is equipped with a large 5,000mAh battery, providing ample endurance to comfortably last through a full day of regular use. With a bit of streaming content, gaming, browsing or multitasking, it was able to get me through the day with about 15-20 per cent around 10 pm. 

The device supports 45W wired fast charging, enabling significantly quicker top-ups when paired with a compatible charger. However, Samsung does not include a charger in the box, meaning users will need to purchase one separately to take full advantage of the charging speeds. While using a more common 15W or 25W Samsung charger, a full charge can typically take between one and one-and-a-half hours.

Verdict 

Starting at ₹45,999 onwards, the Samsung Galaxy A37 positions itself firmly in the premium mid-range segment. It brings together a flagship-inspired design, an excellent AMOLED display, reliable performance and Samsung’s industry-leading software support, making it a compelling choice for everyday use. 

That said, it’s not without its compromises. The pricing sits on the higher side for the segment, the software comes with a noticeable amount of pre-installed apps and the secondary cameras are competent rather than standout. Rivals such as the OnePlus Nord CE 6 and Motorola Edge 70 offer more well-rounded packages in certain areas, particularly when it comes to overall value. 

Even so, if you can look past these relatively minor drawbacks, the Galaxy A37 emerges as a polished and dependable smartphone that gets most of the fundamentals right. 

Samsung A37 Review 

Price: ₹52,999 (12 GB + 256 GB) 

Pros: Flagship-level build, great display, decent performance. 

Cons: High price point, Contains preloaded apps, Average secondary cameras, slippery glass back design. 

Published on June 24, 2026