This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Samsung Galaxy M53 5G and SAMSUNG Galaxy A37 5G smartphones.
The Samsung Galaxy M53 5G features a 6.7-inch display, 108MP main camera, 25W fast charging and MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset.
Meanwhile, the SAMSUNG Galaxy A37 5G features a similarly-sized display, 45W fast charging, IP67 dust & water resistance, triple-camera setup and Samsung Exynos 1480 chipset. The two phones have similar prices.
| Specs | Samsung Galaxy M53 5G | SAMSUNG Galaxy A37 5G |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Plus Display (1080 x 2408 Pixels 394 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, and punch-hole | 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Display (1080 x 2340 Pixels, 385 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1900nits peak brightness, and punch-hole |
| Size | 164.7 x 77.0 x 7.4 mm | 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 176 g | 195 g |
| Build | Glass front, Plastic back | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | IP67 dust & water resistance | |
| Colors | Blue, Green, and Brown | Awesome Charcoal, Awesome Lavender, Awesome Graygreen, Awesome White |
| Our pick: |
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Samsung Galaxy M53 5G The Samsung Galaxy M53 5G has a sharper display. It is also lighter, while the SAMSUNG Galaxy A37 5G is more durable. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | Samsung Exynos 1480 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.75GHz & 4x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | Xclipse 530 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB or 256GB |
| Expansion | 1TB via microSD | None |
| OS | Android 12 with One UI 4.1 | Android 16 with One UI 8.5; up to 6 major OS upgrades |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A37 5G
The SAMSUNG Galaxy A37 5G has better performance. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Quad Cameras: 108MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, PD Autofocus) 8MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, 123° FoV) 2MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) 2MP Depth Sensor -LED Flash -Up to 4K@30fps Video Recording |
Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) 8MP Ultrawide (f/2.2 Aperture, 123˚ FoV) 5MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 4K video recording |
| Front Camera |
32 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) - Up to 4K@30fps Video Recording |
12 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) - Up to 4K video recording |
| Our pick: |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A37 5G
SAMSUNG Galaxy A37 5G has the more capable camera system with optical image stabilization. Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy M53 5G offers a higher-resolution 108MP main camera. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax/6 (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano + Nano with eSIM support) |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Our pick: |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A37 5G
The SAMSUNG Galaxy A37 5G has better Wi-Fi connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Dolby Atmos | Stereo Dual Speakers |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer a similar overall combination of audio, USB and sensor features. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) | 5000 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 25W Fast Charging (100% in 90 minutes) | 45W Fast Charging |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A37 5G
The SAMSUNG Galaxy A37 5G has a faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱26,990.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱25,990.00 - Official price of 8GB+128GB version in the Philippines ₱27,990.00 - Official price of 8GB+256GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | May 28, 2022 | March 25, 2026 |
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