Poco F8 vs Samsung Galaxy A37

The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A37 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480; estimated prices are $499 and $437. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 53/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,031,048); the Samsung Galaxy A37 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 205g).

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 by 22 points (75/100 vs 53/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy A37
Performance 60
Display 68
Camera 34
Battery 48
Portability 78
Value for money 40
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1031048
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1140
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3346
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A37 better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 205g
  • Cheaper: $437 vs $499

  • Better portability (78/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A37, the Poco F8 scores 22 points higher (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy A37 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (78/100 vs 54/100).

Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Samsung Galaxy A37: The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Samsung Galaxy A37
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Samsung Exynos 1480
AnTuTu 3119308 1031048
Geekbench Single 3041 1140
Geekbench Multi 9494 3346
Display 6.6" OLED 6.5" Super AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1900 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm
Weight 205 g 180 g
Price $499 $437
Camera comparison
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Samsung Galaxy A37
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Samsung Galaxy A37
  • 6.5" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
68
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Samsung Galaxy A37
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F8 and Samsung Galaxy A37, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A37 Samsung Exynos 1480
53/100 -202.5%
1031048 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Samsung Galaxy A37 by 202.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F8
$499
Samsung Galaxy A37
$437

Price difference: $62. Samsung Galaxy A37 is cheaper by $62.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (92/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (90/100 vs 68/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy A37 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (86/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (78/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 by 22 points (75/100 vs 53/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy A37 — 53/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users.