Nokia G42 vs Samsung Galaxy A37
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy A37 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads — 53/100 vs 39/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A37 is faster in AnTuTu (1,031,048 vs 477,542); the Samsung Galaxy A37 is thinner (7.4mm vs 8.6mm).
Nokia G42
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Overall rating 39/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1031048 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1140 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3346 vs 1816
- Faster charging: 45W vs 20W
- Lighter: 180g vs 193g
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (68/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the Samsung Galaxy A37, the Samsung Galaxy A37 scores 14 points higher (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads (60/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (60/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (78/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | Samsung Galaxy A37 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Samsung Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 1031048 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1140 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 3346 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | $250 |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G42 and Samsung Galaxy A37, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A37 leads Nokia G42 by 53.7% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia G42
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (60/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (68/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (78/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 is noticeably better than the Nokia G42 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Samsung Galaxy A37 — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 leads on performance (60/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users.