Nokia 5.3 vs Samsung Galaxy A37
The Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Samsung Galaxy A37 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480; estimated prices are $199 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads — 29/100 vs 10/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A37 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A37 is faster in AnTuTu (1,031,048 vs 329,457); the Samsung Galaxy A37 is thinner (7.4mm vs 8.5mm).
Nokia 5.3
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Cheaper: $199 vs $250
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 93/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1031048 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 1140 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3346 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 180g vs 185g
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (26/100 vs 2/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Nokia 5.3 vs the Samsung Galaxy A37, the Samsung Galaxy A37 scores 19 points higher (29/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads (26/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (26/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5.3 and the Samsung Galaxy A37 are nearly equal (96/100 vs 93/100).
| Specification | Nokia 5.3 | Samsung Galaxy A37 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Samsung Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 1031048 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 1140 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 3346 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 180 g | |
| Price | $199 | $250 |
Nokia 5.3
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Nokia 5.3
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia 5.3
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 5.3 and Samsung Galaxy A37, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A37 leads Nokia 5.3 by 68.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $51. Nokia 5.3 is cheaper by $51.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (26/100 vs 2/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (37/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5.3 and the Samsung Galaxy A37 are nearly equal (96/100 vs 93/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 5.3 or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 is noticeably better than the Nokia 5.3 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia 5.3 and the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Samsung Galaxy A37 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.3 or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 leads on camera score (26/100 vs 2/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.3 or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.