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General

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Series

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Galaxy A1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

2510EPC8BG2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P16UP%20POCO%20M8%20Pro%205G/P16UP_SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88_20250928.pdfRead 5 October 2026English model block explicitly identifies 2510EPC8BG.

SM-A376B, SM-A376B/DS, SM-A376BZAGEUB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026Exact EU SM-A376B/DS hardware and selected UK 8 GB/256 GB SKU. US and unverified chipset variants are excluded.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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25 March 20262Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-unveils-galaxy-a57-5g-and-galaxy-a37-5g-packing-pro-level-features-at-awesome-priceRead 5 October 2026Exact dated maker announcement. Separate from first retail and preorders.

Status

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Available5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Strong-but-the-competition-isn-t-sleeping-Samsung-Galaxy-A37-5G-review.1328741.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current Price and Availability section says model is available from major retailers. Selected maker SKU renders No longer available, which is not used as proof of current stock.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Samsung Galaxy A36 5G11Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a37-review-2952.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact own-model introduction and comparison explicitly identify the preceding A36 generation. No product name is generated from a numbering pattern.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

GB1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK international hardware specification. No regional hardware union.

EU, GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Silver, Green1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK reference with 8 GB physical RAM and 256 GB storage. Listed body dimensions and weight apply across the stated finishes.

Awesome Charcoal, Awesome Lavender, Awesome Graygreen, Awesome White2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-unveils-galaxy-a57-5g-and-galaxy-a37-5g-packing-pro-level-features-at-awesome-priceRead 5 October 2026Exact model-specific maker colour list. Sibling colours are excluded.

Form factor

Bar1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Maker product images show a conventional non-folding handset.

Bar1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026

OS support period (claimed)iYears of OS updates promised by the maker. Do not convert a number of Android generations into years, or mix an EU minimum counted from end of sale with a launch-based promise.

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Security support period (claimed)iYears of security updates promised by the maker. State when the period starts in the source note. A regulatory minimum counted from end of market placement is a different basis.

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6years2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-unveils-galaxy-a57-5g-and-galaxy-a37-5g-packing-pro-level-features-at-awesome-priceRead 5 October 2026Maker promises up to six years of security updates. Period-start basis is not stated in the opened UK launch source. OS generations are not converted into years and the Enterprise Edition promise is excluded.

Security updates untiliPublished end date of security support for the exact model. Do not calculate a date from a rounded number of years.

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31 March 20321Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026Exact Software Support date, not calculated from release or promised update generations.

Body

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HeightiBody height in portrait orientation. Foldables use the unfolded body.

163.34mm1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

162.9mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026Physical specification explicitly uses HxWxD in portrait orientation.

WidthiBody width in portrait orientation.

78.31mm1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

78.2mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026

Thickness

8.31mm1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

7.4mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer body thickness. Reviewer camera-inclusive measurement is omitted because schema lacks a separate measured thickness field.

Thickness with camera bump

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Folded dimensions

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WeightiHandset weight without accessories. Colour and material differences belong in variants.

205.9g(7.3 oz)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

196g(6.9 oz)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026

Frame

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Plastic5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Strong-but-the-competition-isn-t-sleeping-Samsung-Galaxy-A37-5G-review.1328741.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact A37 review Body section expressly identifies plastic exterior frame.

Front

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 21Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026Maker material footnote identifies Gorilla Glass Victus+ on front and rear.

BackiMaterial of the back cover as the maker names it. Aluminium is a metal back cover, as on a unibody. Silicone is a back the maker calls silicone, even with a leather or fabric look. A mixed back, such as metal with a glass insert, is Other.

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Glass1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026Exact A37 maker durability footnote explicitly applies Gorilla Glass Victus+ to front and rear.

Dust and water rating

IP66, IP681Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK regional certification takes precedence over broader FAQ claims. UK specification lists IP66/IP68, not all globally listed IP69/IP69K claims.

IP682Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-unveils-galaxy-a57-5g-and-galaxy-a37-5g-packing-pro-level-features-at-awesome-priceRead 5 October 2026

Water resistance depth

2m1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026IP68 static freshwater test up to 2 m for 30 minutes, water/product temperature delta no more than 5 K. Not a normal-use immersion guarantee.

1.5m2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-unveils-galaxy-a57-5g-and-galaxy-a37-5g-packing-pro-level-features-at-awesome-priceRead 5 October 2026IP68 laboratory fresh-water immersion up to 1.5 m.

Water resistance time

30min1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Same static freshwater, depth and temperature-delta test conditions.

30min2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-unveils-galaxy-a57-5g-and-galaxy-a37-5g-packing-pro-level-features-at-awesome-priceRead 5 October 2026Same footnote specifies up to 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.

MIL-STD-810

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SIM capacityiPhysical nano-SIM slots and maximum simultaneously active eSIMs. These counts are alternatives and must not be added to infer total active subscriptions.

Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity0eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact physical dual nano-SIM slots. Absence of eSIM is separately explicit in exact-model FAQ.5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649316Read 5 October 2026Exact FAQ Network questions explicitly deny eSIM. Physical dual nano-SIM configuration comes from exact UK specification.

Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026SIM1+SIM2, SIM1+eSIM or dual eSIM are alternatives with maximum two active subscriptions. Counts are not summed into four active SIMs.

Stylus

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Stylus name

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Display

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Screen sizeiMaker diagonal for the main display as a full rectangle. Rounded corners and cutouts reduce the viewable area.

6.83in(17.3 cm)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

6.7in(17 cm)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026Full rectangular diagonal, not rounded-corner area.

Resolution

1280 × 2772px1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

1080 × 2340px1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026Main display in portrait orientation, 1080 pixels wide by 2340 high.

Pixel density

447ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

384.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

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19.5:95Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Strong-but-the-competition-isn-t-sleeping-Samsung-Galaxy-A37-5G-review.1328741.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Display specifications state 19.5:9, matching 1080x2340.

Display type

OLED1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

OLED1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026AMOLED expressly identifies OLED. No LTPO inference.

Display type (as published)

CrystalRes AMOLED1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Super AMOLED1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026

Max refresh rateiHighest stated display refresh rate. Game-only or app-specific modes must be identified in the source note.

120Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

120Hz1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026

Min refresh rateiLowest stated adaptive display refresh rate. A variable refresh display does not itself prove an LTPO backplane.

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60Hz5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Strong-but-the-competition-isn-t-sleeping-Samsung-Galaxy-A37-5G-review.1328741.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact review Display specifications give 60–120 Hz. No 1 Hz or LTPO inference.

Touch sampling rateiStandard touch sampling rate the maker states. A figure the maker ties to a game, boost or instant mode goes in the instant field. When the maker names no mode, the figure is stored here and the source note quotes the wording.

480Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

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Instant touch samplingiHighest touch sampling rate the maker states for a game, boost or instant mode.

2,560Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 20262560 Hz instant touch sampling is activated in Game Turbo mode.

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Display brightness (typical, claimed)iMaker stated typical brightness, not a reviewer measurement or automatic outdoor mode. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

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Outdoor brightness (claimed)iMaker stated outdoor or high-brightness-mode value. A peak outdoor claim need not be full-screen sustained brightness.

1,800nits1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

1,200nits12Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a37-review-2952p3.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact model lab prose explicitly attributes Samsung full-display/maximum automatic brightness claim of 1200 nits. It is not a measured 75-percent white-window value.

Peak display brightness (claimed)iManufacturer-stated peak brightness. Store HDR, window size and operating mode only as stated in the source note. Outdoor/HBM claims use the separate field. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

3,200nits1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer peak claim. Illuminated window size is unspecified.

1,900nits12Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a37-review-2952p3.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact model lab prose explicitly attributes Samsung peak claim of 1900 nits. Review 10-percent patch measurements stay separate.

Minimum brightness

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Colour depth per channeliBits for each RGB colour channel, not total bits per pixel. A 24-bit RGB pixel means 8 bits per channel. No native-versus-dithered assumption.

12bits1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Explicit panel bit-depth claim, not inferred from rounded colour count.

8bits5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Strong-but-the-competition-isn-t-sleeping-Samsung-Galaxy-A37-5G-review.1328741.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Display specifications explicitly state 8-bit colour depth. FRC capability is not inferred.

DCI-P3 coverage

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HDR playback formatsiHDR formats the phone can display or play back. Recorded video HDR formats use the separate video field.

HDR10+, Dolby Vision1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Explicit HDR playback/display formats. Local file-format and HEVC playback support do not establish recorded-video codecs.

HLG, HDR10, HDR10+5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Strong-but-the-competition-isn-t-sleeping-Samsung-Galaxy-A37-5G-review.1328741.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact review Additional features identifies display HDR formats. Not camera recording formats.

PWM dimming frequency

3,840Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer advertised PWM rate. Not a reviewer flicker measurement.

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Always-on display

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Yes4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Exact shared model guide printed pages 98 to 100 documents clock/notifications while screen is off and a When to show selector. This section is not marked as exclusive to A57 or A37.

Front camera cutout

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Punch hole4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Exact device layout shows front camera through display hole.

Cover screen sizeiThe outer screen of a foldable, or a second screen on the back of a phone, such as on the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.

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Cover screen resolutioniWidth and height as the screen stands when the closed phone, or the phone with a rear screen, is held upright. Some makers print the long side first, such as Motorola's 1272 x 1080 for a screen that is 1080 px wide.

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Cover screen refresh rate

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Cover screen type

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Platform

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OS at launch

Android 155Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649316Read 5 October 2026Exact FAQ Operating System first-batch question expressly names Android 15 with HyperOS 2.2. UK specification skin label remains Xiaomi HyperOS 2.

Android 162Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-unveils-galaxy-a57-5g-and-galaxy-a37-5g-packing-pro-level-features-at-awesome-priceRead 5 October 2026Dated model launch technical table identifies the operating system at launch. Later manual versions do not redefine launch OS.

Software

Xiaomi HyperOS 21Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

One UI 8.52Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-unveils-galaxy-a57-5g-and-galaxy-a37-5g-packing-pro-level-features-at-awesome-priceRead 5 October 2026

Latest stable OS (verified)iLatest stable OS explicitly verified for the exact model on the source accessed date. A downloadable manual, beta, or launch specification does not prove a stable update rollout.

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Android 1610Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-A376B/EUX/doc.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact EUX log and selected English history read. Released A376BXXS5AZH4, September 7, 2026, explicitly Android 16. Beta or manual dates are not used.

Chipset

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 41Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Exynos 14805Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Strong-but-the-competition-isn-t-sleeping-Samsung-Galaxy-A37-5G-review.1328741.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact German 8 GB/256 GB review unit Processor specifications. Speculative other-region chipsets are excluded.

Process

4nm1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

4nm6Maker product pagesemiconductor.samsung.com/processor/mobile-processor/exynos-1480Read 5 October 2026Installed exact SoC is established by the handset review. The maker chip page explicitly identifies a 4 nm process. Potential memory, NPU, camera and video capabilities are not treated as installed handset capabilities.

CPU cores

81Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

81Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026

CPU configurationiCPU core counts, names and maximum clocks for the exact chipset configuration. Do not copy clocks from another regional chip or generic faster chip edition.

APOCO M8 Pro 5G

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BSamsung Galaxy A37 5G

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
4	ARM Cortex-A78	2.75
4	ARM Cortex-A55	2

Source5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Strong-but-the-competition-isn-t-sleeping-Samsung-Galaxy-A37-5G-review.1328741.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact review maps four Cortex-A78 and four Cortex-A55. Exact maker/chip clocks 2.75 and 2.0 GHz are stored. Its rounded 2.8/2.1 GHz publication is not substituted.9Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Exact UK maker publishes 2.75/2.0 GHz. Samsung Exynos 1480 component table independently maps four Cortex-A78 at 2.75 and four Cortex-A55 at 2.0. Rounded/inconsistent review 2.8/2.1 GHz are excluded.16Maker product pagesemiconductor.samsung.com/kr/technologies/image-processingRead 8 October 2026Samsung Exynos 1480 component table explicitly maps four Cortex-A78 at 2.75 GHz and four Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz. The exact UK phone CPU speed table independently agrees. Review 2.8/2.1 GHz does not replace that matching primary evidence.

Max CPU clock

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2.75GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

Adreno GPU1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact manufacturer GPU nomenclature. Generic chipset features are not substituted for phone capabilities.

Xclipse 5305Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Strong-but-the-competition-isn-t-sleeping-Samsung-Galaxy-A37-5G-review.1328741.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Same exact handset review unit Graphics adapter entry.

NPU performance

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Memory

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RAM

8GB1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagemi.com/sg/support/terms/poco-m8-series-firstsaleRead 5 October 2026Exact M8 Pro 5G 8 GB + 256 GB purchase pairing. Physical RAM only.6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/terms/coupon-reward-rulesRead 5 October 2026Exact UK actual-purchase promotion row lists this model 8 GB + 256 GB, starting January 15, 2026.

6, 8GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026Included sold RAM options, with exact capacity pairings recorded in variants. Manufacturer Performance paragraph generally identifies installed LPDDR5X on this model.8Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-128gb-sm-a376bzabeubRead 5 October 2026

RAM typeiActual installed memory technology published for the phone. A chipset supported-memory list does not prove which type this device uses.

LPDDR4X1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

LPDDR5X1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026Performance paragraph explicitly identifies upgraded LPDDR5X memory on this model generally, beyond the tested review configuration. This is installed handset memory, not chipset supported-memory capability.8Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-128gb-sm-a376bzabeubRead 5 October 2026Exact 6 GB/128 GB maker Performance paragraph also explicitly identifies upgraded LPDDR5X memory. Not inherited solely from tested 8GB/256GB review.

Storage (nominal)iManufacturer nominal capacity before formatting, not available space. Published TB values use decimal SI conversion, 1 TB = 1000 GB. Literal maker GB values stay as published.

256GB1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Nominal marketed decimal GB. Actual default RAM/storage purchase pairing is independently sourced.3Maker product pagemi.com/sg/support/terms/poco-m8-series-firstsaleRead 5 October 2026Same actual purchase configuration.6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/terms/coupon-reward-rulesRead 5 October 2026Same exact UK sold pairing.

128, 256GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026Nominal advertised capacity. Formatted free storage excluded. Each capacity is verified in model launch table or exact sold UK page.8Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-128gb-sm-a376bzabeubRead 5 October 2026

Storage type

UFS 2.21Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

UFS 3.15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Strong-but-the-competition-isn-t-sleeping-Samsung-Galaxy-A37-5G-review.1328741.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact tested 256 GB UFS 3.1. Other supported capacity interfaces have separate explicit own-model review evidence in the variant sources.

Memory card

None5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649316Read 5 October 2026Exact FAQ Storage explicitly denies expanded storage and SD card support.

None5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Strong-but-the-competition-isn-t-sleeping-Samsung-Galaxy-A37-5G-review.1328741.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact review explicitly identifies absent microSD support.

Max card size

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Rear cameras

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Physical rear camerasiOne row per physical imaging camera. Sensor crops, optical-quality zoom modes, autofocus laser and depth scanners do not add photographic lenses. A colour or multispectral sensor is not a camera row, even when the maker gives it a megapixel figure. A depth camera with its own megapixel figure, such as a 2 MP depth camera, is a row with the depth role. A ToF or lidar scanner is not a row.

APOCO M8 Pro 5G

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor optical format	OIS	Sensor
Main	50	1.6	1/1.55 inch	Yes	Light Fusion 800
Ultrawide	8	2.2	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Two physical rear cameras. Main OIS is explicit. Advertised main 2.0 µm 4-in-1 super pixel is binned pitch, so native pixel pitch is omitted.

BSamsung Galaxy A37 5G

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS
Main	50	1.8	23	1/1.56 inch	1	PDAF	Yes
Ultrawide	8	2.2	16	1/4 inch	1.12	Fixed	Not available
Macro	5	2.4	25	Not available	Not available	Fixed	Not available

Source2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-unveils-galaxy-a57-5g-and-galaxy-a37-5g-packing-pro-level-features-at-awesome-priceRead 5 October 2026Exact model launch physical lens table gives main 50 MP, ultrawide 12 MP on A57 or 8 MP on A37, and macro 5 MP. No faulty press macro figure is used.5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Strong-but-the-competition-isn-t-sleeping-Samsung-Galaxy-A37-5G-review.1328741.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact A37 Primary Camera table gives main 23 mm with OIS, ultrawide 16 mm and macro 25 mm equivalent focal lengths. No physical telephoto or unproved per-lens AF subtype is inferred.14Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a37-review-2952p5.phpRead 8 October 2026Same-model physical lens table explicitly gives main 1/1.56 inch/native 1.0 micrometre PDAF, ultrawide optical format/native 1.12 and fixed focus, and fixed-focus macro. Maker resolution/aperture and exact 256 GB review focal lengths remain. Binned pixels, component names not published, and differently configured numerical benchmark results are not substituted.

Number of rear cameras

2=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

3=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Main camera

50MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

50MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Longest physical-lens optical zoomiLargest optical zoom factor of a physical telephoto lens. Optical-quality sensor crops and advertised zoom ranges are excluded.

Not available

Not available

Maximum photo digital zoomiHighest stated digital zoom for photos. Video zoom can have a different limit. A total zoom factor such as Up to 100x counts, also when the maker adds AI processing to it.

Not available

10×1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026

Flash

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Rear flash9Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Exact selected UK model maker table explicitly says Rear Camera - Flash: Yes.

Camera features

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Night mode, Portrait mode, Panorama, Pro mode, Super steady, Auto framing4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Exact model guide camera pages 40 to 52 expressly documents these camera modes, Super steady and auto framing. Generic HDR wording is not converted to a named recording HDR format.

Maximum rear video rate per resolutioniHighest stated capture frame rate at each resolution, including slow-motion modes. Lens restrictions and cloud-processed output must be named in the source note.

APOCO M8 Pro 5G

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	30
1920	1080	60
1280	720	30

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026M8 Pro 5G: highest stated ordinary video rate per resolution. No unsupported slow-motion mode or lens scope inferred.

BSamsung Galaxy A37 5G

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	30
1920	1080	60
1280	720	240

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026Native recording and slow-motion cells only. Highest documented capture rate per resolution includes slow motion. Playback-only 4K60 or 8K60 is excluded. No every-lens claim.5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Strong-but-the-competition-isn-t-sleeping-Samsung-Galaxy-A37-5G-review.1328741.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact main-camera publication expressly gives ordinary Full HD60. Existing maker HD240 slow motion remains separately sourced. Main and front frame-rate limits are distinguished.

Max video resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

Recorded video HDR formatsiHDR formats explicitly supported for recording. Display playback support does not establish camera recording support.

Not available

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Log recording

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Video recording codecsiCodecs explicitly documented for recorded video. Excludes playback-only codecs and container names such as MP4 and MKV.

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HEVC, H.2644Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Exact guide printed page 51 expressly identifies High efficiency videos recording in HEVC. Playback file extensions do not establish a recording codec.14Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a37-review-2952p5.phpRead 8 October 2026Own camera review explicitly identifies the user-selectable H.264 and H.265 (HEVC) recording codecs. Exact shared EU guide independently documents HEVC.

Video stabilisation

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OIS, Gyro EIS13Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a37_5g-14378.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact model recording row explicitly names gyro-EIS. Main physical camera OIS is separately maker-confirmed. This does not assign OIS to the front or other lenses.

Maximum slow-motion capture rateiCaptured frames per second, not the playback rate. Recording resolution and supported camera belong in the source note.

Not available

240fps1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026Exact model Slow Motion cell: 240 fps at HD (1280x720). No every-lens claim.

Front camera

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Front camerasiOne row per physical front imaging camera. Depth or face authentication components are not additional selfie cameras.

APOCO M8 Pro 5G

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor optical format
Main	32	2.2	1/3.6 inch

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

BSamsung Galaxy A37 5G

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS
Main	12	2.2	25	1.12	Fixed	No

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026Exact Galaxy A37 5G full specifications identify 12 MP f/2.2 and front autofocus No, represented as fixed focus. Front OIS also expressly No.2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-unveils-galaxy-a57-5g-and-galaxy-a37-5g-packing-pro-level-features-at-awesome-priceRead 5 October 2026Exact 12 MP f/2.2 front camera. Maker full specifications explicitly say autofocus No, represented as fixed focus. A57 and A37 also explicitly say front OIS No.14Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a37-review-2952p5.phpRead 8 October 2026Dedicated physical front camera table publishes nominal 25 mm and native 1.12 micrometre. Conflicting optical-format notation between database summary and camera table is not selected. Maker fixed focus and aperture are retained.

Maximum front video rate per resolutioniHighest stated front-camera frame rate at each resolution, including slow motion where documented.

APOCO M8 Pro 5G

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
1920	1080	60
1280	720	30

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026M8 Pro 5G: highest stated ordinary front recording rate per resolution.

BSamsung Galaxy A37 5G

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	30
1920	1080	30
1280	720	30

Source5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Strong-but-the-competition-isn-t-sleeping-Samsung-Galaxy-A37-5G-review.1328741.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact German 8 GB/256 GB camera mode table explicitly distinguishes front HD30/Full HD30/UHD30 from rear Full HD60. Rear 60 is not transferred to the selfie camera.

Front autofocus

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No=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

Audio

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Stereo speakers

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK specifications explicitly state symmetrical stereo speakers.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026

3.5 mm jack

Not available

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026Earjack USB Type-C. Complete manual layout confirms USB-C headphone connector and no 3.5 mm socket.

Audio features

Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

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MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the phone. Noise reduction channel count does not always establish microphone count.

Not available

24Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Exact A37 device layout printed page 7 shows two distinct top and bottom microphones. Air vent hole is excluded. Top receiver is shown in front and back projections, not an extra speaker.

Network

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Network

GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P16UP%20POCO%20M8%20Pro%205G/P16UP_SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88_20250928.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact RED declaration expressly names GSM, LTE and 5G NR. HSPA is not inferred from UMTS. The maker spec page lists WCDMA bands, so UMTS is stored.

GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026Exact maker Infra cell explicitly identifies 2G GSM, LTE and 5G Sub6. It also states 3G WCDMA, which is stored as UMTS. HSPA is not inferred. Exact UMTS bands are stored separately.

2G bandsiExact model radio bands. State model and region. Do not substitute a worldwide union for one regional model.

B2, B3, B5, B81Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

GSM 850, GSM 900, DCS 1800, PCS 19001Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026

3G bandsiExact model UMTS/WCDMA/HSPA bands or published MHz ranges. State which notation the source uses.

B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

B1, B2, B4, B5, B81Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026

4G bandsiExact model LTE bands, not channel frequencies or aggregate world coverage.

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B66, B71, B38, B40, B41, B42, B481Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B66, B38, B40, B411Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026Exact regional full Network/Bearer table FDD and TDD IDs.

5G bandsiExact model 5G NR bands. A union of sub-6 and mmWave models is not evidence that every variant supports both.

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n781Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK NR n-prefixed bands. SA/NSA union only where listed for this exact device, not a sibling or regional union.

n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n66, n38, n40, n41, n77, n781Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026Exact EU Sub6 FDD/TDD bands. n2/n12/n25 and other flagship bands are not borrowed.

5G modes

SA, NSA5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649316Read 5 October 2026Exact FAQ Network Q14 explicitly states SA/NSA dual-mode support.

Not available

5G mmWave

Not available

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026Infra expressly identifies Sub6, exact EU hardware only.

Maximum modem download rateiTheoretical maker-published device/modem rate. Name the radio technology, aggregation and carrier conditions in the source note. Chip capability alone does not establish device support.

Not available

Not available

Satellite

Not available

Not available

Wi-Fi calling

Not available

Yes5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Strong-but-the-competition-isn-t-sleeping-Samsung-Galaxy-A37-5G-review.1328741.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact review Telephony features explicitly identifies Wi-Fi Calling. Carrier and service availability still applies.

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 20262Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P16UP%20POCO%20M8%20Pro%205G/P16UP_SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88_20250928.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact original EU Wi-Fi frequency/power table includes 5945 to 6425 MHz, establishing 6 GHz receiver band. Short UK specification band list omits it, while own UK FAQ separately explicitly lists 2.4/5/6 GHz.5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649316Read 5 October 2026Exact own UK FAQ Wireless Communication Q1 explicitly states 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz Wi-Fi. Original EU guide independently lists 5945 to 6425 MHz, not an inference from Wi-Fi 6E name.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.41Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

5.31Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth audio codecsiWireless audio codecs explicitly supported by the phone. Local audio file formats and codecs supported only by the chipset are excluded.

Not available

SBC, AAC, aptX, LDAC, SSC5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Strong-but-the-competition-isn-t-sleeping-Samsung-Galaxy-A37-5G-review.1328741.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact review Bluetooth Audio Codecs list. Local audio playback formats are excluded.

NFC

Yes2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P16UP%20POCO%20M8%20Pro%205G/P16UP_SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88_20250928.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact English EU Frequency Bands and Power block expressly lists NFC at 13.56 MHz.

Yes5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Strong-but-the-competition-isn-t-sleeping-Samsung-Galaxy-A37-5G-review.1328741.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact review Connections explicitly states NFC, corroborated by the model hardware antenna diagram.

Ultra-wideband

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Positioning

GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BeiDou (B1I+B1C), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026

Dual-frequency GNSSiMultiple GNSS signal frequencies expressly documented by the maker, not a count of satellite constellations.

No5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649316Read 5 October 2026Exact FAQ Navigation and Positioning explicitly denies dual-frequency positioning.

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Connector

USB-C5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649316Read 5 October 2026Exact FAQ Ports states Type-C USB interface.

USB-C1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026

USB data standardiUSB data protocol/speed, distinct from the USB-C connector shape, cable rating and charging capability.

2.05Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649316Read 5 October 2026Exact FAQ Ports states USB 2.0. Connector shape is separate.

USB 2.01Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026

Video out over USBiWired external display output over the physical port. Casting or wireless desktop mode does not establish wired video support.

No5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649316Read 5 October 2026Exact FAQ Ports explicitly denies DisplayPort Alt Mode for this POCO model.

Not available

IR blaster

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

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FM radio

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No13Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a37_5g-14378.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact model Radio row explicitly says No.

Features and sensors

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FingerprintiUnder-display, type not stated is for a maker that says in-display or under-display but not optical or ultrasonic.

Optical, under-display5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649316Read 5 October 2026Exact FAQ Sensors fingerprint question expressly says in-screen optical recognition.

Optical, under-display5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Strong-but-the-competition-isn-t-sleeping-Samsung-Galaxy-A37-5G-review.1328741.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact review Biometric security says optical fingerprint. Model layout locates the sensor in the display.

Face unlockiYes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock or facial recognition but not 2D or 3D.

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2D5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Strong-but-the-competition-isn-t-sleeping-Samsung-Galaxy-A37-5G-review.1328741.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact review Additional features expressly identifies 2D facial recognition.

Sensors

Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic compass1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact own manufacturer sensor list. Infrared transmitter is separately represented by infrared_blaster, not counted as a sensor.

Accelerometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Light sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026Exact manufacturer list. A37 Virtual Proximity Sensing is not silently relabeled as a physical proximity sensor.

Extra buttonsiAdditional physical controls beyond ordinary power and volume buttons. On-screen navigation buttons are excluded.

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Haptic motor

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Linear vibration motor5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Strong-but-the-competition-isn-t-sleeping-Samsung-Galaxy-A37-5G-review.1328741.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact review Additional features expressly identifies a linear vibration motor.

Battery and charging

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Rated battery capacityiRated/minimum manufacturer capacity when available. Multi-cell pack-equivalent mAh must be explicitly published and identified in the source note. Regional hardware must match.

Not available

4,905mAh3Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a376bzabeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Rendered Product Information Sheet page 1 item 10 gives 4905 mAh rated capacity for SM-A376B/DS shared by both capacities, separate from 5000 mAh typical.

Battery capacity (typical)iManufacturer typical capacity, kept separate from rated/minimum capacity. For series cells, identify any explicitly published pack-equivalent figure.

6,500mAh1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

5,000mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026

Rated battery energyiRated pack energy in watt-hours. Do not calculate it from rounded voltage or mAh. Typical energy, when different, belongs in the source note.

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Battery type

Silicon-carbon4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5gRead 5 October 2026Exact UK overview explicitly names silicon-carbon battery technology. FAQ general battery wording does not override this specific chemistry claim.

Li-ion5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Strong-but-the-competition-isn-t-sleeping-Samsung-Galaxy-A37-5G-review.1328741.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact review Battery specifications explicitly identify Lithium-Ion. No silicon-carbon assumption.

Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime claim for a named use case. Identify up-to/at-least wording, regional battery hardware and test conditions in the source note.

APOCO M8 Pro 5G

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BSamsung Galaxy A37 5G

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	29

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer claim of up to 29 hours of video playback. Separate from the two-day mixed-use marketing claim and the EU endurance test.

Maximum wired charging power (claimed)iManufacturer-stated handset charging input maximum. An adapter rating, power needed to achieve maximum speed, common-charger requirement or reviewer peak draw does not establish this value.

100W5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649316Read 5 October 2026Exact-model FAQ Charging Q1/Q3 explicitly states handset 100 W support. Specifications define HyperCharge/TurboCharge as adapter output, so that adapter footnote is not used as proof of handset input.

45W5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Strong-but-the-competition-isn-t-sleeping-Samsung-Galaxy-A37-5G-review.1328741.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact review Additional features expressly identifies maximum handset wired charging of 45 W. Not merely recommended charger power.

Wired charging standards

Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, Qualcomm Quick Charge 3+, USB PD 2.0, USB PD 3.0, USB PPS5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649316Read 5 October 2026Exact Charging phone protocol questions establish each phone standard. Separate standard-charger output/protocol answers are not used.

USB Power Delivery, USB PD PPS5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Strong-but-the-competition-isn-t-sleeping-Samsung-Galaxy-A37-5G-review.1328741.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact review Connections explicitly identifies USB-C Power Delivery. Protocol revision is not inferred.12Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a37-review-2952p3.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact model charging section expressly identifies PD plus PPS support and says the supplied 3 A cable can attain the supported peak. No app version or higher-rated adapter is invented.

Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)iManufacturer time to 50% from the stated starting level. A 55% or 75% claim is not interchangeable. Charger, cable and conditions belong in the source note.

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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)iManufacturer full-charge claim. A review measurement uses measured_charge_time_min instead.

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Wireless charging

No5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649316Read 5 October 2026Exact FAQ Charging explicitly says the phone does not support wireless charging.

Not available

Wireless charging power

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Wireless standardsiDevice wireless charging standard or qualification. Qi2 Ready needs a compatible magnetic case and does not mean built-in handset magnets.

Not available

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Built-in alignment magnetsiTrue only for alignment magnets built into the handset. A magnetic case or accessory does not make this true.

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Reverse wireless output poweriPhone output power while charging another device wirelessly, not its wireless input rating.

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Reverse wired

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact specifications support up to 22.5 W wired reverse charging to devices verified by POCO Internal Labs. No wireless reverse claim inferred.

Yes4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Exact shared SM-A576B/SM-A376B EU guide printed page 10 expressly documents Charging other devices with the phone USB cable. Output wattage is not published.

Charger in boxiWhether a mains charging adapter is included in the exact regional retail bundle. A USB cable alone is not a charger.

No1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK standard bundle excludes mains adapter. A promotional gift charger and recommended adapter are separate from standard box contents.

No5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Strong-but-the-competition-isn-t-sleeping-Samsung-Galaxy-A37-5G-review.1328741.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact review Accessories section says a suitable power adapter is sold separately.

Included adapter rated poweriRated power of the included adapter, distinct from the phone maximum charging input.

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Measured

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Geekbench single-coreiReviewer CPU single-core result. Geekbench version, tested configuration and modes belong in the source note. Do not combine versions.

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1,140points5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Strong-but-the-competition-isn-t-sleeping-Samsung-Galaxy-A37-5G-review.1328741.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Verified Geekbench 6 major-series single-core row for exact German 8 GB/256 GB Android 16 review unit. Current comparison heading 6.7 does not independently establish the original minor version.

Geekbench multi-coreiReviewer CPU multi-core result. Geekbench version and tested configuration belong in the source note.

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3,505points5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Strong-but-the-competition-isn-t-sleeping-Samsung-Galaxy-A37-5G-review.1328741.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Same verified Geekbench 6 major-series device row, multi-core. Other generations and chipset averages are excluded.

3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer Wild Life Extreme score. Unlimited, Original, Solar Bay, stress-test stability and frame rates are different measurements. Version and run/loop conditions belong in the source note.

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AnTuTuiReviewer AnTuTu total score. Test version, operating system and tested RAM/storage belong in the source note. Cross-version and cross-OS scores are not directly comparable.

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Display brightness (measured)iReviewer brightness result. Window size, manual/auto or HDR mode and test method belong in the source note. Not automatically a sustained full-screen peak. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

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1,839nits5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Strong-but-the-competition-isn-t-sleeping-Samsung-Galaxy-A37-5G-review.1328741.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact German 8 GB/256 GB Android 16 unit APL18 Peak Brightness result. HDR and full-white measurements are separate and are not substituted.

PWM dimming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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240Hz5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Strong-but-the-competition-isn-t-sleeping-Samsung-Galaxy-A37-5G-review.1328741.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact review PWM measurement and display body give 240 Hz, with the brightness measurement series shown.

Mixed-use battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use active endurance. Identify the test method. Continuous web browsing or video-only tests cannot populate this field.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer time to a full charge, with start/end percentage and charger identified. A 15/30-minute percentage result is not a full-charge time.

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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer integrated loudness in LUFS. Less negative numbers mean louder output. This is not sound pressure level in dB.

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EU label and regulatory

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EU energy class

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A3Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a376bzabeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 6.

Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iStandardized EU endurance test result for the exact registered model. Preserve only the precision the source publishes. This is not a normal mixed-use or video-playback runtime.

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53h3Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a376bzabeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 8, retaining whole-hour mixed-use publication precision.

Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iMinimum standardized charge cycles before the specified remaining capacity threshold. Notes retain greater-than or at-least qualifiers. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

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1,200cycles3Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a376bzabeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 9, default settings.

Drop resistance class

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B3Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a376bzabeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 14 gives class B.

Repairability class

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C3Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a376bzabeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 20.

SAR head (US)iHighest published head SAR under the US 1 g tissue method for the exact model. Record separation and conditions when stated.

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SAR body (US)iHighest published body SAR under the US 1 g tissue method. Do not substitute the limb result or EU 10 g result.

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SAR head (EU)iHighest published head SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method for the exact model.

0.978W/kg2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P16UP%20POCO%20M8%20Pro%205G/P16UP_SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88_20250928.pdfRead 5 October 2026English EU RF Exposure section: highest localized 10 g head SAR, no separation.

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SAR body (EU)iHighest published body SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method, excluding separate limb values.

0.972W/kg2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P16UP%20POCO%20M8%20Pro%205G/P16UP_SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88_20250928.pdfRead 5 October 2026English EU RF Exposure section: highest localized 10 g body SAR at 5 mm separation.

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Hearing aid compatibilityiPublished hearing-aid coupling or rating. Older M/T ratings, ASHA/HAP protocol support and conversational gain are different claims and must be named as published.

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Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026

In the box

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In the box

POCO M8 Pro 5G, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

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Links

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Product page

www.mi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

www.samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageub1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.mi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specs1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-pro-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

www.samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageub1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a37-5g-awesome-charcoal-256gb-sm-a376bzageubRead 5 October 2026

Manual

gl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P16UP%20POCO%20M8%20Pro%205G/P16UP_SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88_20250928.pdf2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P16UP%20POCO%20M8%20Pro%205G/P16UP_SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88_20250928.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original manufacturer Safety Information document linked from the maker SG user-guide index. English sections personally read.

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Readable maker English Android 16 Rev.1.0 manual. Cover explicitly identifies SM-A376B/DS. Exact device layouts are printed pages 7, rendered and inspected.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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2years3Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a376bzabeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 25 gives a 24-month supplier guarantee.

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