Honor Play10 vs Samsung Galaxy A37
The Honor Play10 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy A37 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480; launch prices were $199 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads — 53/100 vs 48/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play10 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy A37 is faster in AnTuTu (1,031,048 vs 622,608); the Samsung Galaxy A37 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 207g).
Honor Play10
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $250
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1031048 vs 622608
- Better Geekbench Single: 1140 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3346 vs 2183
- Lighter: 180g vs 207g
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (68/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Honor Play10 vs the Samsung Galaxy A37, the Samsung Galaxy A37 scores 5 points higher (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play10 leads (60/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor Play10 — 60/100, Samsung Galaxy A37 — 58/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Honor Play10 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Honor Play10 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play10 is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Honor Play10 (78/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Honor Play10 | Samsung Galaxy A37 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | 622608 | 1031048 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 1140 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 3346 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.5" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / MagicOS 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.2 mm | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $250 |
Honor Play10
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Play10
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Play10
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Play10 and Samsung Galaxy A37, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A37 leads Honor Play10 by 39.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $51. Honor Play10 was $51 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Honor Play10 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Honor Play10 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play10 is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Honor Play10 (78/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play10 or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 edges out the Honor Play10 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play10 and the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Honor Play10 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Samsung Galaxy A37 — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play10 or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 leads on performance (60/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play10 over the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Honor Play10 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users.