Google Pixel 10a vs Samsung Galaxy A37 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 10a and the Samsung Galaxy A37 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 10a | Samsung Galaxy A37 5G |
|---|
| Our rating | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,100 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30W | 45W |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.3 in | 6.7 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 180 g | 196 g |
| Released | Mar 2026 | Jul 2026 |
Summary: Google Pixel 10a is ahead on our rating, battery, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy A37 5G is ahead on wired charging, screen size, main camera.
Display
| Google Pixel 10a | Samsung Galaxy A37 5G |
|---|
| Type | FHD+ pOLED (Actua display), HDR | Super AMOLED, 120Hz |
| Size | 6.3 inches (160 mm) | 6.7 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) |
| Refresh Rate | 60-120 Hz (semi-variable) | — |
| Brightness | Up to 3000 nits peak brightness | 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak) |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
Platform
| Google Pixel 10a | Samsung Galaxy A37 5G |
|---|
| OS | Android 16 (upgradable to Android 17, with 7 years of OS updates) | — |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Exynos 1480 (4 nm) |
| Modem | Exynos 5400 | — |
| AI Features | Gemini Nano, Camera Coach, Conversational photo editing | — |
| CPU | — | Octa-core (4x 2.75 GHz Cortex-A79 & 4x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | — | Improved GPU performance up to 19% compared to previous model |
Memory
| Google Pixel 10a | Samsung Galaxy A37 5G |
|---|
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR5X | 6GB, 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB or 256GB UFS 3.1 (no card slot) | — |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Internal | — | 128GB, 256GB |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 10a | Samsung Galaxy A37 5G |
|---|
| Dual | 48 MP, f/1.7, 82° (wide), 1/2", 0.8 μm, Quad-PD Dual Pixel CLAF, OIS; 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12 μm, EIS | — |
| Features | Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, Panorama | LED flash, panorama, HDR, Nightography |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Triple | — | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS |
| Ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Macro | — | 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 10a | Samsung Galaxy A37 5G |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.2, 96.1° (ultrawide), 1.12 μm | 12 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), FoV 80.8°, 1/3.2", 1.12 µm, FF |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Super HDR video |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Google Pixel 10a | Samsung Galaxy A37 5G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5100 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 30W wired, 10W Qi wireless charging | 45W Super Fast Charging 2.0 |
| Life | 30+ hour battery life | — |
| Charge Time | — | Up to 60% in 30 minutes |
| Talk Time | — | Up to 46 hours |
| Standby Time | — | Up to 403 hours |
| Usage Time | — | Up to 31 hours |
Body
| Google Pixel 10a | Samsung Galaxy A37 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 153.9 mm x 73.0 mm x 9.0 mm (6.1 in x 2.9 in x 0.4 in) | 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm (6.41 x 3.08 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 180 g (6.5 oz) | 196 g (6.91 oz) |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i front, composite matte back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+), Glass back (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 | — |
| SIM | — | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) (typical for A series) |
| Resistance | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 10a | Samsung Galaxy A37 5G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6), Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo) | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 10Gbps | USB Type-C |
| Positioning | — | GPS |
Launch
| Google Pixel 10a | Samsung Galaxy A37 5G |
|---|
| Announced | February 18, 2026 | 2026, March 25 |
| Status | Available. Released March 5, 2026 | Available. Released 2026, April 9 |
| OS | — | Android 16, with up to 6 major OS updates and 6 years of security updates |
| UI | — | One UI 8.5 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 10a or Samsung Galaxy A37 5G?
Google Pixel 10a — 5,100 mAh for the Google Pixel 10a versus 5,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A37 5G.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 10a or Samsung Galaxy A37 5G?
Google Pixel 10a — 180 g for the Google Pixel 10a versus 196 g for the Samsung Galaxy A37 5G.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 10a or Samsung Galaxy A37 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A37 5G — Mar 2026 for the Google Pixel 10a versus Jul 2026 for the Samsung Galaxy A37 5G.
Is the Google Pixel 10a or the Samsung Galaxy A37 5G rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 10a 9/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A37 5G 8/10.
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