Galaxy A37 5G vs OnePlus 9

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

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Samsung · 2026

Galaxy A37 5G

83/ 100

Launch MSRP$399 USD

Oneplus · 2021

OnePlus 9

83/ 100

Launch MSRP$729 USD

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS OnePlus 9 BETTER THAN Galaxy A37 5G?

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Galaxy A37 5G

OnePlus 9Winner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

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SPEC FACTOR	Galaxy A37	OnePlus 9	LEADER
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	4,500 mAh	+5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	45W	65W	65W Max
Main Camera Sensor	50 MP	48 MP	50 MP
Screen Display Size	6.7"	6.55"	6.7"
Chassis Weight	196g	183g	183g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Galaxy A37 5G:

✓$330 lower launch MSRP ($399 vs $729)
✓Larger 5,000 mAh battery capacity (+500 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy OnePlus 9:

✓13g lighter chassis (183g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.55" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Galaxy A37 5G	OnePlus 9
1. Display & Screen🏆 Galaxy A37 5G Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	Super AMOLED	Fluid AMOLED
Screen Size	6.7"	6.55"
Resolution & Density	2340x1080 (385 ppi)	2400x1080 (402 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	1,900 nits peak	1,100 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 OnePlus 9 Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 16	Android 11
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	6 GB LPDDR	12 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB	128GB / 256GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Galaxy A37 5G Wins Camera
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.8, OIS	48 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Sony IMX689
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	8 MP, f/2.2	50 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	12 MP, f/2.2	16 MP, f/2.4
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 OnePlus 9 Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm	160 x 74.2 x 8.7 mm
Weight	196 g	183 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP67	IP68
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Galaxy A37 5G Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	4,500 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	45W wired fast charging	65W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	15W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth	5.3	5.2
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 2.0	USB-C 3.1
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$399	$729

Editorial Lab Verdict

OnePlus 9 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 83.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, OnePlus 9 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose Galaxy A37 5G:

Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+500 mAh more) · Brighter screen: 1,900 nits peak vs 1,100 nits

When to choose OnePlus 9:

Higher overall BeastScore: 83.0 vs top rival 82.8 · Significantly faster wired charging: 65W vs max 45W

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy A37 5G vs OnePlus 9

Which is better: Galaxy A37 5G or OnePlus 9?

OnePlus 9 leads with an overall BeastScore of 83.0/100 compared to Galaxy A37 5G (82.8/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 83.0 vs top rival 82.8 and Significantly faster wired charging: 65W vs max 45W.