Nothing Phone (2a) vs Samsung Galaxy A37 5G
25.3Performance23.7
49.7Display52.1
54.8Camera41.7
70.1Battery70.1
65.3Features89.3
7 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a)7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A37 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Nothing Phone (2a) scores 49 against 48.8 for Samsung Galaxy A37 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Nothing Phone (2a) edges ahead in camera and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (2a)
- Stronger camera score: 55 vs 42
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- Lower launch price: $349 vs $400
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A37 5G
- Stronger features score: 89 vs 65
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
- 46% higher Peak brightness: 1,900 nits vs 1,300 nits
- 35% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,505 vs 2,592
- 17% higher Active use endurance: 18.6 h vs 15.9 h
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy A37 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi+2% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,900 nits+46% |
| Screen-to-body | 87.6 %+1% | 87 % |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy A37 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Samsung Exynos 1480 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,128Bottom 42% | 1,140+1%Bottom 42% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,592Bottom 26% | 3,505+35%Bottom 47% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 100 %Top 4% | 99 %Top 26% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy A37 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 1 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+167% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy A37 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 15.9 h | 18.6 h+17% |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy A37 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+3% | 196 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.4 mm+14% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy A37 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy A37 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.5) | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 6 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy A37 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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