Samsung's Galaxy A37 stays under $500 and charges fast, but CNET says the Pixel 10A or a used Galaxy S25 offers more at full price.
Samsung's Galaxy A37 5G costs $490, which makes it one of the few new phones from a big brand still under $500. CNET's review says the low price is the main reason to buy it. At full price, the reviewer says, rivals give you more features for similar money.
The A37 has a 5,000-mAh battery that easily lasts a day. Its 45-watt wired charging took the phone from 0% to 70% in 30 minutes in testing. Samsung promises six years of software and security updates. CNET notes that some rivals, like Motorola's Moto G line, get only half that.
The phone has a 50-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 5-megapixel macro camera. CNET lists camera performance as mixed. The Exynos 1450 processor is not powerful, but CNET found it fine for texting, music and games. It scores well below the Pixel 10A.
The A37 skips features that some similarly priced phones include. CNET points to three gaps:
The body is white plastic with a glossy finish in the review unit. CNET says it shows fingerprints and small scratches easily. The Pixel 10A uses aluminum. The A37 also comes in gray-green, charcoal and lavender.
The A37 launched in spring at $450 for the 128GB model. It has since risen $40 to $490. The 256GB model costs $610. Phone prices are climbing because of an ongoing RAM shortage. Google's Pixel 10A is now $599, and so is Motorola's Edge.
CNET says the A37 suits someone who wants a basic Galaxy phone for calls, texts and video. Its AI tools are limited mostly to photo editing and Google's Gemini features such as Circle to Search. Samsung's updated Smart Switch app can also move data directly from an iPhone running iOS 27.
CNET suggests waiting for a sale. The phone is often discounted to $400, and some carriers offer it free with a contract. At full price, the review recommends comparing it with the Pixel 10A or a discounted Galaxy S25. A used Galaxy S25 can be found for under $500 and supports AirDrop sharing.
Do not pay full price for the Galaxy A37. Wait for a deal near $400, or compare it with the Pixel 10A or a used Galaxy S25.
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