Samsung Galaxy A37 5G vs Apple iPhone 17e

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Apple iPhone 17e leads Samsung Galaxy A37 5G overall by 5 points (78 vs 73 out of 100).
  • Key differences: refresh rate, where Samsung Galaxy A37 5G has 120 vs 60 Hz; battery capacity, where Samsung Galaxy A37 5G has 5,000 vs 4,005 mAh; rear camera aperture, where Apple iPhone 17e has f/1.6 vs f/1.8; only Samsung Galaxy A37 5G has fingerprint scanner; resolution, where Apple iPhone 17e has 1170 × 2532 vs 1080 × 2340 px.
  • Best value: Samsung Galaxy A37 5G (from $449) — the strongest score-per-dollar of the two.
Apple iPhone 17e leads overall
Apple iPhone 17e · 78 overall, #55 of 139
78
Samsung Galaxy A37 5G · 80 overall, #34 of 139
73
Key differences
  • Refresh rateSamsung Galaxy A37 5G 120 vs 60 Hz
  • Battery capacitySamsung Galaxy A37 5G 5,000 vs 4,005 mAh
  • Rear camera apertureApple iPhone 17e f/1.6 vs f/1.8
  • Fingerprint scannerSamsung Galaxy A37 5G only
  • ResolutionApple iPhone 17e 1170 × 2532 vs 1080 × 2340 px

Scores by Category

iPhone 17e wins 9 of 14 categories · Galaxy A37 5G wins 3

CategoryGalaxy A37 5GiPhone 17eLead
Display
+13
Rear Camera
+6
Power & Battery
+9
Benchmark
+96
Chip
+97
Memory
+88
Security
Tie
Design & Weight
+9
Miscellaneous
+4
Storage
+63
Cellular
Tie
Front Camera
+19
Connectivity
+8
Sensors
+100

Physical Comparison

196 g169 g
Galaxy A37 5GiPhone 17e

Galaxy A37 5G is 27 g (16%) heavier than iPhone 17e.

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Watch-outs

Compromises to know before you buy

Samsung Galaxy A37 5G

No notable compromises found.

Apple iPhone 17e

  • 60 Hz display — less smooth scrolling than 90/120 Hz rivals.

Detailed Specifications

Memory

Feature
Galaxy A37 5G
iPhone 17e
RAM capacity
N/A
8 GB

Storage

Feature
Galaxy A37 5G
iPhone 17e
Storage capacity
N/A
256 GB

Display

Feature
Galaxy A37 5G
iPhone 17e
Resolution
1080 × 2340 px
1170 × 2532 px
Refresh rate
120 Hz100% more
60 Hz
Display technology
Protection

Rear Camera

Feature
Galaxy A37 5G
iPhone 17e
Rear camera aperture
1.8
1.611% less
Optical zoom
N/A
1×
High Dynamic Range (HDR)
N/A
Yes
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Yes
Yes

Design & Weight

Feature
Galaxy A37 5G
iPhone 17e
Weight
196 g
169 g14% less

Power & Battery

Feature
Galaxy A37 5G
iPhone 17e
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh25% more
4,005 mAh
Wireless charging support
N/A
Yes
Fast charging support
Yes
Yes

Benchmark

Feature
Galaxy A37 5G
iPhone 17e
Geekbench single-core score
N/A
3,680

Miscellaneous

Feature
Galaxy A37 5G
iPhone 17e
Security updates until
N/A
2031
Dust & Water resistance

Security

Feature
Galaxy A37 5G
iPhone 17e
Fingerprint scanner
Yes
No

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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