Samsung Galaxy A37 vs Samsung Galaxy S24

Our verdict: You'll pay £189.20 less overall on contract with the Samsung Galaxy A37 than the Samsung Galaxy S24. Display is a trade-off — 6.7" on the Samsung Galaxy A37 versus 416 PPI on the Samsung Galaxy S24. You'll barely notice the Samsung Galaxy S24 in your pocket at 167g. If you'd rather buy outright, the Samsung Galaxy S24 starts at £279.00 SIM-free.

Expert Rating
3.8
6 reviews
4.2
10 reviews
Screen
6.7" 6.2"
Display
Super AMOLED Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1080 x 2340 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
385 416
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Exynos 1480 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Storage
128GB, 256GB 128GB, 256GB
OS
Android 16 Android 14
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano 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/6e
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm 147.0 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm
Weight
196 grams 167 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
£12.95/mo (£99.00 upfront) £20.00/mo (£49.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£349.00 £279.00
Samsung Galaxy A37 Samsung Galaxy A37 Samsung Galaxy S24 Samsung Galaxy S24
Expert Rating 3.8
6 reviews
4.2
10 reviews
Screen 6.7" 6.2"
Display Super AMOLED Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080 x 2340 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 385 416
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Exynos 1480 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Storage 128GB, 256GB 128GB, 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 14
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano 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/6e
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm 147.0 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm
Weight 196 grams 167 grams
Water Resistance IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts £12.95/mo
£99.00 upfront
£20.00/mo
£49.00 upfront
SIM-free £349.00 £279.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Samsung Galaxy A37 or Samsung Galaxy S24 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is cheaper on contract at £379.80 over the life of the deal from £12.95 per month with £99.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A37 or Samsung Galaxy S24?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Samsung Galaxy S24's 6.2", the Samsung Galaxy S24 has the sharper display at 416 pixels per inch versus 385, and the Samsung Galaxy A37 uses a Super AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy S24 has a Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A37 or Samsung Galaxy S24?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 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 A37 or Samsung Galaxy S24?

The Samsung Galaxy S24 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £279.00.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A37 and Samsung Galaxy S24?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 is available in 128GB, 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 comes in 128GB, 256GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A37 and Samsung Galaxy S24 use?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 is powered by the Exynos 1480 (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy S24 uses the Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A37 or Samsung Galaxy S24?

The Samsung Galaxy S24 is the more portable of the two — it's 29g lighter at 167 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 147.0 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A37 or Samsung Galaxy S24?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 is rated IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy S24 is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy A37 and Samsung Galaxy S24 run?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 runs Android 16 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 runs Android 14. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.