Nokia XR21 vs Samsung Galaxy A37
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 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 46/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A37 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A37 is faster in AnTuTu (1,031,048 vs 592,015); the Samsung Galaxy A37 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (43/100 vs 34/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1031048 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1140 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3346 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 180g vs 231g
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (68/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Samsung Galaxy A37, the Samsung Galaxy A37 scores 7 points higher (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads (60/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (78/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Samsung Galaxy A37 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Samsung Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1031048 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1140 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 3346 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | $250 |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and Samsung Galaxy A37, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A37 leads Nokia XR21 by 42.6% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (78/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Samsung Galaxy A37 — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 leads on performance (60/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users.