Samsung Galaxy A37 vs Samsung Galaxy A72

Our verdict: With 64MP on the rear, the Samsung Galaxy A72 has the higher-resolution camera. Front-camera quality goes to the Samsung Galaxy A72 at 32MP. You'll barely notice the Samsung Galaxy A37 in your pocket at 196g. Peace of mind goes to the Samsung Galaxy A37 with IP68 water and dust protection.

Screen
6.7" 6.7"
Display
Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 1080 x 2400
Pixels Per Inch
385 393
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 64 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset
Exynos 1480 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G
Storage
128GB, 256GB 128GB
OS
Android 16 Android 11
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM Standard SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
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 165 x 77.4 x 8.4 mm
Weight
196 grams 203 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Not rated
Contracts
£14.99/mo (£49.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£397.00 £169.99
Samsung Galaxy A37 Samsung Galaxy A37 Samsung Galaxy A72 Samsung Galaxy A72
Screen 6.7" 6.7"
Display Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080 x 2340 1080 x 2400
Pixels Per Inch 385 393
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 64 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset Exynos 1480 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G
Storage 128GB, 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 11
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM Standard SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
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 165 x 77.4 x 8.4 mm
Weight 196 grams 203 grams
Water Resistance IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Not rated
Contracts £14.99/mo
£49.00 upfront
SIM-free £397.00 £169.99
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A37 or Samsung Galaxy A72?

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 A37 or Samsung Galaxy A72?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A72 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 A72?

The Samsung Galaxy A72 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £169.99.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A37 and Samsung Galaxy A72?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 is available in 128GB, 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A72 comes in 128GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A37 and Samsung Galaxy A72 use?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 is powered by the Exynos 1480 (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy A72 uses the Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A37 or Samsung Galaxy A72?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 is the more portable of the two — it's 7g lighter at 196 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm, and is slimmer at 7.4mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A37 or Samsung Galaxy A72?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 is rated IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy A72 is rated Not rated.

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy A37 and Samsung Galaxy A72 run?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 runs Android 16 and the Samsung Galaxy A72 runs Android 11. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.