Upgrade Guide
Should You Upgrade from the Galaxy A36 to the Galaxy A37 5G?
A spec-by-spec look at what actually changes when you move from the Galaxy A36 to the Galaxy A37 5G, 1 year apart.
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Probably not — keep your Galaxy A36
The Galaxy A37 5G is 1 year newer than the Galaxy A36, and the BeastScore drops from 84.8 to 82.8. On paper the hardware changes are small. Trade-offs to know: performance rated 8 points lower, 2 gb less ram.
What you give up
- −Performance rated 8 points lower
- −2 GB less RAM
| Spec | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy A37 5G | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BeastScore (overall) | 84.8 | 82.8 | −2.0 |
| Performance score | 80 | 72 | −8 (10%) |
| Camera score | 88 | 88 | No real change |
| Battery score | 86 | 86 | No real change |
| Display score | 88 | 88 | No real change |
| Battery capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | No real change |
| Wired charging | 45W | 45W | No real change |
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.7" | No real change |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz | No real change |
| Peak brightness | 1,900 nits | 1,900 nits | No real change |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | No real change |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB | −2 GB (25%) |
| Weight | 195 g | 196 g | No real change |
| Launch price | $399 | $399 | No real change |
Upgrade if…
- Your Galaxy A36 is damaged or no longer receives the updates you need
Galaxy A36 vs Galaxy A37 5G: Upgrade FAQ
Is it worth upgrading from the Galaxy A36 to the Galaxy A37 5G?
Probably not — keep your Galaxy A36. The Galaxy A37 5G is 1 year newer than the Galaxy A36, and the BeastScore drops from 84.8 to 82.8. On paper the hardware changes are small. Trade-offs to know: performance rated 8 points lower, 2 gb less ram.
Does the Galaxy A37 5G have a bigger battery than the Galaxy A36?
No — both have about the same battery capacity (5,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh).
Who should upgrade to the Galaxy A37 5G?
Upgrade if: Your Galaxy A36 is damaged or no longer receives the updates you need.