Samsung has launched the Galaxy A37 at a starting price of ₹41,999. The smartphone is priced nearly ₹10,000 higher than its predecessor, largely due to the increasing global cost of components. This naturally raises an important question — does the Galaxy A37 justify its premium pricing?
After using the phone for over 15 days as a secondary device, I found the Galaxy A37 impressive in several areas. Its premium design immediately stands out, while the battery life and camera performance are reliable for everyday use. The phone delivers a balanced overall experience, although its pricing remains a concern when compared to some rivals in the segment.
Design and display
The Samsung Galaxy A37 makes a strong first impression with its sleek and premium design. The Lavender colour variant, in particular, looks elegant and attractive with its subtle finish and refined colour tone.
The phone comes with Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection on both the front and rear panels, offering better resistance against scratches and minor accidental damage. In addition, the device features an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, making it more durable than its predecessor, the Galaxy A36, which carried an IP67 rating.
On the front, the Galaxy A37 sports a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 1,900 nits. The display remains bright, vibrant, and sharp throughout the day, whether indoors or under direct sunlight. Scrolling and media consumption also feel smooth thanks to the high refresh rate.
Performance and software
The Galaxy A37 runs One UI 8.5 based on Android 16 and is powered by Samsung’s Exynos 1480 processor built on a 4nm architecture.
In day-to-day use, the phone handled regular tasks smoothly, including app switching, browsing, social media usage, and video streaming. The overall performance feels stable and reliable for everyday users, and I did not experience any major lag during my usage.
Camera and battery
The Samsung Galaxy A37 comes with a triple rear camera setup featuring a 50MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 5MP macro camera.
In daylight conditions, the primary camera captures detailed and sharp images with accurate colours and balanced dynamic range.
The camera performs well for casual photography and social media uploads. Low-light photography, however, is average, as images tend to show some grain in very dark areas.
The 12MP front camera delivers good selfies with natural skin tones and balanced contrast.
The device is backed by a 5,000mAh battery, which comfortably lasts a full day with moderate usage. During my usage, which mostly included browsing, checking news updates, writing emails, and occasional work-related tasks, the battery performance remained dependable. Charging speeds are also decent for daily use.
Overall verdict
The Samsung Galaxy A37 gets most things right. It offers a premium design, a vibrant display, dependable battery life, and reliable day-to-day performance. The cameras are also capable enough for regular photography needs.
However, the biggest challenge for the device is its pricing. In this segment, several competitors offer similar — and in some cases better — specifications at a lower price point.
Still, for users who prefer Samsung’s ecosystem, software experience, and premium design language, the Galaxy A37 remains a solid option worth considering.
