Nubia Air vs Samsung Galaxy A37

The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Samsung Galaxy A37 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480; launch prices were $199 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads — 53/100 vs 51/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A37 is faster in AnTuTu (1,031,048 vs 639,225).

The Samsung Galaxy A37 edges out the Nubia Air by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
Performance 47
Display 83
Camera 34
Battery 46
Portability 90
Value for money 66
Samsung Galaxy A37
Performance 60
Display 68
Camera 34
Battery 48
Portability 78
Value for money 58
What makes Nubia Air better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 172g vs 180g
  • Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $250

  • Better display (83/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better portability (90/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A37 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1031048 vs 639225
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1140 vs 880
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3346 vs 2073
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (60/100 vs 47/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Samsung Galaxy A37, the Samsung Galaxy A37 scores 2 points higher (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads (60/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Nubia Air — 66/100, 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 is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 34/100. In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).

Nubia Air: The Nubia Air is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A37: The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Air Samsung Galaxy A37
Processor Unisoc T8300 Samsung Exynos 1480
AnTuTu 639225 1031048
Geekbench Single 880 1140
Geekbench Multi 2073 3346
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1224x2720 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 13 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 1900 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69K IP68
Dimensions 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm
Weight 172 g 180 g
Launch price $199 $250
Camera comparison
Nubia Air
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Front: 20MP
34
camera
Samsung Galaxy A37
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Samsung Galaxy A37
  • 6.5" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
68
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Samsung Galaxy A37
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Air and Samsung Galaxy A37, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Air Unisoc T8300
51/100
639225 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A37 Samsung Exynos 1480
53/100 +38.0%
1031048 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy A37 leads Nubia Air by 38.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Air
$199
Samsung Galaxy A37
$250

Launch price difference: $51. Nubia Air was $51 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (83/100 vs 68/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 34/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 edges out the Nubia Air by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy A37 — 53/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 leads on performance (60/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Nubia Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users.