Samsung Galaxy A37 vs Samsung Galaxy A51

Our verdict: It's a split on display: the Samsung Galaxy A37 has the bigger 6.7" panel, but the Samsung Galaxy A51 is denser at 405 PPI. If the camera matters most, the Samsung Galaxy A37 has the edge at 50MP. If selfies matter, the Samsung Galaxy A51 leads with a 32MP front-facing lens. At 172g, the Samsung Galaxy A51 is the lighter of the two.

Screen
6.7" 6.5"
Display
Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 1080 x 2400
Pixels Per Inch
385 405
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset
Exynos 1480 (4 nm) Exynos 9611
Storage
128GB, 256GB 64GB, 128GB
OS
Android 16 Android
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm 158.5 x 73.6 x 7.9 mm
Weight
196 grams 172 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Not rated
Contracts
£14.99/mo (£69.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£395.99 £129.99
Samsung Galaxy A37 Samsung Galaxy A37 Samsung Galaxy A51 Samsung Galaxy A51
Screen 6.7" 6.5"
Display Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080 x 2340 1080 x 2400
Pixels Per Inch 385 405
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset Exynos 1480 (4 nm) Exynos 9611
Storage 128GB, 256GB 64GB, 128GB
OS Android 16 Android
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm 158.5 x 73.6 x 7.9 mm
Weight 196 grams 172 grams
Water Resistance IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Not rated
Contracts £14.99/mo
£69.00 upfront
SIM-free £395.99 £129.99
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A37 or Samsung Galaxy A51?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Samsung Galaxy A51's 6.5", the Samsung Galaxy A51 has the sharper display at 405 pixels per inch versus 385, and both use Super AMOLED panels.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A37 or Samsung Galaxy A51?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A51 has a 48 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 A37 or Samsung Galaxy A51?

The Samsung Galaxy A51 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £129.99.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A37 and Samsung Galaxy A51?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 is available in 128GB, 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A51 comes in 64GB, 128GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A37 and Samsung Galaxy A51 use?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 is powered by the Exynos 1480 (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy A51 uses the Exynos 9611.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A37 or Samsung Galaxy A51?

The Samsung Galaxy A51 is the more portable of the two — it's 24g lighter at 172 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 158.5 x 73.6 x 7.9 mm, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is slimmer at 7.4mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A37 or Samsung Galaxy A51?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 is rated IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy A51 is rated Not rated.

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy A37 and Samsung Galaxy A51 run?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 runs Android 16 and the Samsung Galaxy A51 runs Android. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.