Sam Rutherford for Engadget

RATING : 8 / 10

Pros Big and bright 6.7-inch OLED display

IP68 dust and water resistance

Sleek, lightweight design

Strong battery life

Six years of OS and security updates

Cons Fingerprint reader could be better

256GB model costs $540

No microSD card slot

With the price of damn near everything going up these days, finding a good deal is harder than ever, especially when you're shopping for electronics. However, after refreshing its midrange phone lineup for 2026, Samsung has a new contender for the best phone under $500 in the Galaxy A37 5G. It's not the fastest or flashiest device around, but for anyone who just wants a solid Android handset for a decent price, this is it.…