Samsung Galaxy A37 vs Samsung Galaxy S25+

Our Verdict: Look first at a lower current starting price, about £347 versus £540, where the Samsung Galaxy A37 has the stronger claim; the Samsung Galaxy A57 pushes back with its own balance of price, features and availability. Samsung Galaxy A37 is currently cheaper to buy outright by roughly £193. Samsung Galaxy A37 runs Android 16, while Samsung Galaxy A57 runs its platform. The better buy is the Samsung Galaxy A37 for keeping the upfront or SIM-free spend lower; the Samsung Galaxy A57 is the better match if its extra hardware advantages line up with how you use your phone.

The A37 is the cheaper one to own: around £372 over a typical contract, £504 less than the S25+.

Expert Rating
3.8
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Screen
6.7" 6.7"
Display
Super AMOLED Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1080 x 2340 1440 x 3120
Pixels Per Inch
385 513
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Exynos 1480 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery
5,000 mAh 4,900 mAh
Storage
128GB, 256GB 256GB, 512GB
OS
Android 16 Android 15
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-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 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm 158.44 x 75.79 x 7.35 mm
Weight
196 grams 190 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
£9.29/mo (£149.00 upfront) £69.83/mo (£30.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£299.00 £539.99

Prices updated 28 July 2026

Samsung Galaxy A37 Samsung Galaxy A37 Samsung Galaxy S25+ Samsung Galaxy S25+
Expert Rating 3.8
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Screen 6.7" 6.7"
Display Super AMOLED Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080 x 2340 1440 x 3120
Pixels Per Inch 385 513
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Exynos 1480 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery 5,000 mAh 4,900 mAh
Storage 128GB, 256GB 256GB, 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 15
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-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 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm 158.44 x 75.79 x 7.35 mm
Weight 196 grams 190 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 £9.29/mo
£149.00 upfront
£69.83/mo
£30.00 upfront
SIM-free £299.00 £539.99
Prices updated 28 July 2026
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Samsung Galaxy A37
Samsung Galaxy A37

24 Months

128GB

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10GB

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Unlimited

Unlimited

£9.29 per month, £149 upfront.

Samsung Galaxy S25+
Samsung Galaxy S25+

12 Months

256GB

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5GB

Data

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£69.83 per month, £30 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Samsung Galaxy A37 or Samsung Galaxy S25+ cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is cheaper on contract at £371.96 over the life of the deal from £9.29 per month with £149.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A37 or Samsung Galaxy S25+?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.7", the Samsung Galaxy S25+ has the sharper display at 513 pixels per inch versus 385, and the Samsung Galaxy A37 uses a Super AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy S25+ has a Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A37 or Samsung Galaxy S25+?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S25+ 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 S25+?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £299.00.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A37 and Samsung Galaxy S25+?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 is available in 128GB, 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S25+ comes in 256GB, 512GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A37 and Samsung Galaxy S25+ use?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 is powered by the Exynos 1480 (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy S25+ uses the Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A37 or Samsung Galaxy S25+?

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is the more portable of the two: it's 6g lighter at 190 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 158.44 x 75.79 x 7.35 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A37 or Samsung Galaxy S25+?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 is rated IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy S25+ 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 S25+ run?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 runs Android 16 and the Samsung Galaxy S25+ runs Android 15. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.