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).
Nokia 6
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Lighter: 169g vs 180g
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $250
- Overall rating 19/100
- 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)
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.
| 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 |
Nokia 6
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia 6
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1920x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia 6
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 6 and Samsung Galaxy A37, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A37 leads Nokia 6 by 82.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $21. Nokia 6 was $21 cheaper at launch.
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.
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.