Motorola Edge 70 vs Samsung Galaxy A37

Our verdict: Choosing the Samsung Galaxy A37 on contract will save you £120.00 compared to the Motorola Edge 70. Pixel density goes to the Motorola Edge 70 at 444 PPI. Front-camera quality goes to the Motorola Edge 70 at 50MP. You'll barely notice the Motorola Edge 70 in your pocket at 159g.

Expert Rating
3.9
11 reviews
3.7
4 reviews
Screen
6.7" 6.7"
Display
P-OLED Super AMOLED
Resolution
1220 x 2712 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
444 385
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
50 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm) Exynos 1480 (4 nm)
Storage
512GB 128GB, 256GB
OS
Android Android 16
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
159.9 x 74 x 6 mm 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm
Weight
159 grams 196 grams
Water Resistance
IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts
£14.99/mo (£179.00 upfront) £14.99/mo (£49.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£499.00 £349.00
Motorola Edge 70 Motorola Edge 70 Samsung Galaxy A37 Samsung Galaxy A37
Expert Rating 3.9
11 reviews
3.7
4 reviews
Screen 6.7" 6.7"
Display P-OLED Super AMOLED
Resolution 1220 x 2712 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 444 385
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 50 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm) Exynos 1480 (4 nm)
Storage 512GB 128GB, 256GB
OS Android Android 16
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 159.9 x 74 x 6 mm 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm
Weight 159 grams 196 grams
Water Resistance IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts £14.99/mo
£179.00 upfront
£14.99/mo
£49.00 upfront
SIM-free £499.00 £349.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motorola Edge 70 or Samsung Galaxy A37 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is cheaper on contract at £433.96 over the life of the deal from £14.99 per month with £49.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Edge 70 or Samsung Galaxy A37?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.7", the Motorola Edge 70 has the sharper display at 444 pixels per inch versus 385, and the Motorola Edge 70 uses a P-OLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy A37 has a Super AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Edge 70 or Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Motorola Edge 70 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A37 has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Motorola Edge 70 or Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £349.00.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Edge 70 and Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Motorola Edge 70 is available in 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A37 comes in 128GB, 256GB.

What processors do the Motorola Edge 70 and Samsung Galaxy A37 use?

The Motorola Edge 70 is powered by the Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy A37 uses the Exynos 1480 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Edge 70 or Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Motorola Edge 70 is the more portable of the two — it's 37g lighter at 159 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 159.9 x 74 x 6 mm, and is slimmer at 6mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Edge 70 or Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Motorola Edge 70 is rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy A37 is rated IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min).

What operating system do the Motorola Edge 70 and Samsung Galaxy A37 run?

The Motorola Edge 70 runs Android and the Samsung Galaxy A37 runs Android 16. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.