Samsung Galaxy A17 vs Samsung Galaxy A37

Our verdict: On contract, the Samsung Galaxy A17 works out £227.59 cheaper overall than the Samsung Galaxy A37. If you'd rather buy outright, the Samsung Galaxy A17 starts at £139.00 SIM-free.

Screen
6.7" 6.7"
Display
Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
385 385
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
13 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Exynos 1330 (5 nm) Exynos 1480 (4 nm)
Storage
128GB 256GB
OS
Android Android 16
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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm
Weight
192 grams 196 grams
Water Resistance
IP54, dust and splash resistant IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts
£5.00/mo (£125.00 upfront) £14.99/mo (£99.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£139.00 £449.00
Samsung Galaxy A17 Samsung Galaxy A17 Samsung Galaxy A37 Samsung Galaxy A37
Screen 6.7" 6.7"
Display Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080 x 2340 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 385 385
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 13 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Exynos 1330 (5 nm) Exynos 1480 (4 nm)
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android Android 16
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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm
Weight 192 grams 196 grams
Water Resistance IP54, dust and splash resistant IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts £5.00/mo
£125.00 upfront
£14.99/mo
£99.00 upfront
SIM-free £139.00 £449.00
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Samsung Galaxy A17 or Samsung Galaxy A37 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is cheaper on contract at £243.34 over the life of the deal from £5.00 per month with £125.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A17 or Samsung Galaxy A37?

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 A17 or Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A37 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 A17 or Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £139.00.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A17 and Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 is available in 128GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A37 comes in 256GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A17 and Samsung Galaxy A37 use?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 is powered by the Exynos 1330 (5 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy A37 uses the Exynos 1480 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A17 or Samsung Galaxy A37?

It's a trade-off: the Samsung Galaxy A17 is lighter but the Samsung Galaxy A37 is more compact. It's 4g lighter at 192 grams, though the Samsung Galaxy A37 is actually the more compact phone at 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A17 or Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 is rated IP54, dust and splash resistant, while the Samsung Galaxy A37 is rated IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min).

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy A17 and Samsung Galaxy A37 run?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 runs Android and the Samsung Galaxy A37 runs Android 16. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.