Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Samsung Galaxy A37
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Samsung Galaxy A37 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads — 29/100 vs 18/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A37 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A37 is faster in AnTuTu (1,031,048 vs 597,974); the Samsung Galaxy A37 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 230g).
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (45/100 vs 26/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1031048 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 1140 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3346 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Lighter: 180g vs 230g
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Samsung Galaxy A37, the Samsung Galaxy A37 scores 11 points higher (29/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (45/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads (93/100 vs 55/100). 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 8 V 5G UW (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (45/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (93/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | Samsung Galaxy A37 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Samsung Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 1031048 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 1140 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 3346 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.5" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 180 g | |
| Price | — | $250 |
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Samsung Galaxy A37, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A37 leads Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 42.0% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Price unknownperformance
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 8 V 5G UW (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (45/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (75/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (93/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 V 5G UW — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Samsung Galaxy A37 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads on camera score (45/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.