Nokia 6 vs Samsung Galaxy A37

The Nokia 6 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Samsung Galaxy A37 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480; launch prices were $229 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads — 53/100 vs 19/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A37 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A37 is faster in AnTuTu (1,031,048 vs 180,440).

The Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Nokia 6 by 34 points (53/100 vs 19/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 6
Performance 11
Display 42
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 78
Value for money 0
Samsung Galaxy A37
Performance 60
Display 68
Camera 34
Battery 48
Portability 78
Value for money 58
What makes Nokia 6 better?
  • Lighter: 169g vs 180g
  • Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $250

  • Overall rating 19/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy A37 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1031048 vs 180440
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1140 vs 205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3346 vs 827
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (60/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (34/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (68/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 6 vs the Samsung Galaxy A37, the Samsung Galaxy A37 scores 34 points higher (53/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads (60/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads (34/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads (48/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 6 — 0/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Nokia 6 (60/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Nokia 6 (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Nokia 6 (34/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Nokia 6 (48/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.

Nokia 6: The Nokia 6 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A37: The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 6 Samsung Galaxy A37
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Samsung Exynos 1480
AnTuTu 180440 1031048
Geekbench Single 205 1140
Geekbench Multi 827 3346
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.5" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1920x1080 2340x1080
Refresh rate 60 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 5W 45W
Main camera 16 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 13 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 7.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1900 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 154.0×75.8×7.9 mm 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm
Weight 169 g 180 g
Launch price $229 $250
Camera comparison
Nokia 6
  • Main: 16MP f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
12
camera
Samsung Galaxy A37
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 6
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1920x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
42
display
Samsung Galaxy A37
  • 6.5" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
68
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 6
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Samsung Galaxy A37
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 6 and Samsung Galaxy A37, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
19/100
180440 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A37 Samsung Exynos 1480
53/100 +82.5%
1031048 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy A37 leads Nokia 6 by 82.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 6
$229
Samsung Galaxy A37
$250

Launch price difference: $21. Nokia 6 was $21 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Nokia 6 (60/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Nokia 6 (68/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Nokia 6 (34/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Nokia 6 (48/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 6 or the Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Nokia 6 by 34 points (53/100 vs 19/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 6 and the Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Nokia 6 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Samsung Galaxy A37 — 53/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 6 or the Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 6 or the Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 leads on performance (60/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 6 over the Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Nokia 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users.