Asus ROG Phone 5 vs Samsung Galaxy A37
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Samsung Exynos 1480 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+13MP+5MP/24MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP+5MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 6000mAh, 65W | 5000mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Gaming and Software | Performance, Battery, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Phantom Black, Storm White | Awesome Lavender, Awesome Charcoal, Awesome Graygreen | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 10, 2021 | March 25, 2026 | ||
| Availability | April 15, 2021 | April 09, 2026 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹41,999 |
Display
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 5
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2448 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 395 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 1900 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A37
| Weight | 238 grams | 196 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass Finish | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0, USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | - | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | DIRAC tuned audio, DTS:X Stereo Speakers (2 dedicated amplifiers) | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A37
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 | Exynos 1480 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Xclipse 530 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A37
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | Macro | ||
| Features | Continuous Shooting, EIS, HDR, Macro Mode, OIS, Panaroma, PDAF, Pro Video Mode, RAW, Touch Focus | Auto focus, Best Face, Digital zoom, HDR, LED-Flash, OIS, panorama, Slow Motion | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | OIS | ||
| Video | 3-axis EIS, Slow Motion, UHD | gyro-EIS, Slow Motion |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | ROG UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 6 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Circle to Search with Google |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A37
| Front Camera Resolution | 24 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Portrait Mode | Face unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 10-bit HDR | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A37
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 65 W | 45 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 5
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (L1), GNSS, GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultrasonic Sensor | Accelerometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensor |
