Samsung Galaxy A26 vs Samsung Galaxy A37

Our verdict: Looking at total contract cost, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is £88.00 less expensive than the Samsung Galaxy A37. Durability favours the Samsung Galaxy A37 with its higher IP68 water-resistance rating. Prefer to own outright? The Samsung Galaxy A26 starts from just £249.00.

Screen
6.7" 6.7"
Display
Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
385 385
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
13 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
5nm Exynos 1280 Exynos 1480 (4 nm)
Storage
128GB, 256GB 128GB, 256GB
OS
Android Android 16
SIM Type
Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm
Weight
200 grams 196 grams
Water Resistance
IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts
£12.99/mo (£29.00 upfront) £14.99/mo (£69.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£249.00 £395.99
Samsung Galaxy A26 Samsung Galaxy A26 Samsung Galaxy A37 Samsung Galaxy A37
Screen 6.7" 6.7"
Display Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080 x 2340 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 385 385
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 13 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset 5nm Exynos 1280 Exynos 1480 (4 nm)
Storage 128GB, 256GB 128GB, 256GB
OS Android Android 16
SIM Type Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm
Weight 200 grams 196 grams
Water Resistance IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts £12.99/mo
£29.00 upfront
£14.99/mo
£69.00 upfront
SIM-free £249.00 £395.99
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Samsung Galaxy A26 or Samsung Galaxy A37 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is cheaper on contract at £353.98 over the life of the deal from £12.99 per month with £29.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A26 or Samsung Galaxy A37?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.7", both screens are similarly sharp at around 385 pixels per inch, and both use Super AMOLED panels.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A26 or Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Samsung Galaxy A26 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 Samsung Galaxy A26 or Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Samsung Galaxy A26 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £249.00.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A26 and Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Samsung Galaxy A26 is available in 128GB, 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A37 comes in 128GB, 256GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A26 and Samsung Galaxy A37 use?

The Samsung Galaxy A26 is powered by the 5nm Exynos 1280 , while the Samsung Galaxy A37 uses the Exynos 1480 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A26 or Samsung Galaxy A37?

It's a trade-off: the Samsung Galaxy A37 is lighter but the Samsung Galaxy A26 is more compact. It's 4g lighter at 196 grams, though the Samsung Galaxy A26 is actually the more compact phone at 164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A26 or Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Samsung Galaxy A26 is rated IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m 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 Samsung Galaxy A26 and Samsung Galaxy A37 run?

The Samsung Galaxy A26 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.