The Samsung Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 sit close enough in price to invite comparison, yet the gap is large enough to change the buying decision. With a difference of €100, or around Rp1.7 million, the question is simple: what exactly does the more expensive model add?
At first glance, the two phones look like siblings with the same core promises. Both use a 6.7-inch display, a 5,000 mAh battery, and 45W fast charging, so the basic experience does not depend on price alone.
What the extra money buys
The clearest part of the gap is not on paper specifications alone, but on how the Galaxy A57 feels in daily use. Samsung gives it a more premium build, stronger performance, and a fuller set of features, while the Galaxy A37 keeps the essentials at a lower price point.
That difference starts with the body. The Galaxy A57 uses Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both the front and back, paired with an aluminum frame that should feel more solid in hand. The Galaxy A37 takes a more cost-conscious route with a plastic frame and a plastic rear panel, and Samsung also describes it as thicker and less refined than the A57.
Display quality looks close, but not identical
Both phones carry a 6.7-inch panel with a peak brightness of 1,250 nits, so they should handle everyday tasks such as streaming, social media, and reading without trouble. In practical use, that makes them equally comfortable for standard viewing needs.
The technical difference lies in the panel type. The Galaxy A57 uses a Super AMOLED Plus display, while the Galaxy A37 relies on a standard Super AMOLED screen. The A57 also has thinner bezels, which gives it a cleaner and more modern appearance, even if the sharpness gap is not dramatic to the naked eye.
Performance is where the split becomes more obvious
Samsung places the strongest argument for the Galaxy A57 in the chipset. It runs on the Exynos 1680 built on a 4nm process, and Samsung claims a 12.5 percent CPU improvement and up to a 70 percent graphics jump in benchmark results.
The Galaxy A37 uses the Exynos 1480, a chip from earlier in 2024. Its base configuration also starts with 6GB of RAM, which can make heavier use feel less responsive than the A57. By contrast, the Galaxy A57 comes with 8GB of RAM, a more useful setup for multitasking, gaming, and maintaining smoother app switching.
Camera differences are selective, not total
The main camera story is more balanced than the performance story. Both models use the same 1/1.56-inch sensor for the primary camera, so daylight results should stay at a solid level for general use.
The A57 pulls ahead in the ultrawide section. It uses a 12MP ultrawide camera with a wider field of view, and it also supports 4K video recording from that ultrawide lens. That feature is not available on the Galaxy A37, making the more expensive model more flexible for users who want broader framing and better video options.
Battery life stays the same, while audio and connectivity add smaller distinctions
Battery hardware does not separate the pair. The Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 both use a 5,000 mAh battery with 45W charging, and testing shows similar endurance as well as a full charge time of about 70 minutes from empty.
Audio performance is one of the smaller but still noticeable differences. The Galaxy A37 is said to be slightly louder, while the Galaxy A57 delivers fuller and more textured sound, which may be more appealing for music and multimedia playback. The A57 also gains an edge with Wi-Fi 6E, a feature that makes it feel more complete for users who expect stronger modern connectivity.
The final value question comes down to priorities. The Rp1.7 million premium for the Galaxy A57 is tied to materials, faster performance, more RAM, a better ultrawide camera, and more up-to-date connectivity, while the Galaxy A37 remains the simpler option for buyers who only want Samsung’s core experience at a lower cost.