Super AMOLED phones: 8 models compared

Decision table

Super AMOLED Display Technology: which one for what?

The 8 models on this page are scored only against each other, for the use you pick. Scores come from the spec sheets; no price and no advertising go in.

What will you use it for? Gaming Photo / Video Battery Life Daily Use

Leads for Gaming: Samsung Galaxy A37 5G71%

Leads for Photo / Video: Samsung Galaxy A37 5G73%

Leads for Battery Life: Samsung Galaxy A1663%

Leads for Daily Use: Samsung Galaxy A37 5G76%

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Samsung Galaxy A27 5GSamsung
6.7" · Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 · 50 MP
67% 61% 55% 73%
Why it ranks here
- 120Hz display
- Current model — 3 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 3 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 3 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- Current model — 3 months on the market
#1#1#5#1
Samsung Galaxy A37 5GSamsung
6.7" · Exynos 1480 · 50 MP
71% 73% 55% 76%
Why it ranks here
- 120Hz display
- Current model — 6 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- Current model — 6 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 6 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- Current model — 6 months on the market
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Samsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung
6.7" · Exynos 1330 · 50 MP
54% 56% 50% 64%
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
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Samsung Galaxy A56 5GSamsung
6.7" · Exynos 1580 · 50 MP
61% 63% 45% 66%
Why it ranks here
- 120Hz display
- 19 months on the market — a successor may be near
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 19 months on the market — a successor may be near
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- 19 months on the market — a successor may be near
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- 19 months on the market — a successor may be near
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Samsung Galaxy A36 5GSamsung
6.7" · Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 · 50 MP
61% 51% 45% 66%
Why it ranks here
- 120Hz display
- 19 months on the market — a successor may be near
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- 19 months on the market — a successor may be near
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- 19 months on the market — a successor may be near
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- 19 months on the market — a successor may be near
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Samsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung
6.7" · 50 MP
61% 45% 57% 64%
Why it ranks here
- 120Hz display
- 21 months on the market — a successor may be near
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- 21 months on the market — a successor may be near
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Battery Life
- 21 months on the market — a successor may be near
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- 21 months on the market — a successor may be near
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Samsung Galaxy A17Samsung
6.7" · 50 MP
45% 57% 63% 45%
Why it ranks here
- 21 months on the market — a successor may be near
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 21 months on the market — a successor may be near
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Battery Life
- 21 months on the market — a successor may be near
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- 21 months on the market — a successor may be near
#7#7#1#7
Samsung Galaxy A16Samsung
6.7" · 50 MP
45% 45% 63% 45%
Why it ranks here
- 33 months on the market — a successor may be near
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- 33 months on the market — a successor may be near
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Battery Life
- 33 months on the market — a successor may be near
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- 33 months on the market — a successor may be near