Samsung Galaxy A37 vs Samsung Galaxy A71

Our verdict: Display sharpness is where the Samsung Galaxy A37 pulls ahead, hitting 385 PPI. Snap-happy users may prefer the Samsung Galaxy A71 and its 64MP rear camera. Front-camera quality goes to the Samsung Galaxy A71 at 32MP. If weight matters, the Samsung Galaxy A71 is easier to pocket at 179g.

Screen
6.7" 6.7"
Display
Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 1080 x 2240
Pixels Per Inch
385 371
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 64 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset
Exynos 1480 (4 nm) Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730
Storage
128GB, 256GB 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 163.6 x 76 x 7.7 mm
Weight
196 grams 179 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 A71 Samsung Galaxy A71
Screen 6.7" 6.7"
Display Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080 x 2340 1080 x 2240
Pixels Per Inch 385 371
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 64 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset Exynos 1480 (4 nm) Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730
Storage 128GB, 256GB 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 163.6 x 76 x 7.7 mm
Weight 196 grams 179 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 A71?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.7", the Samsung Galaxy A37 has the sharper display at 385 pixels per inch versus 371, and both use Super AMOLED panels.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A37 or Samsung Galaxy A71?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A71 has a 64 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 A71?

The Samsung Galaxy A71 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £129.99.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A37 and Samsung Galaxy A71?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 is available in 128GB, 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A71 comes in 128GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A37 and Samsung Galaxy A71 use?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 is powered by the Exynos 1480 (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy A71 uses the Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A37 or Samsung Galaxy A71?

The Samsung Galaxy A71 is the more portable of the two — it's 17g lighter at 179 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 163.6 x 76 x 7.7 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A37 or Samsung Galaxy A71?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 is rated IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy A71 is rated Not rated.

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy A37 and Samsung Galaxy A71 run?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 runs Android 16 and the Samsung Galaxy A71 runs Android. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.