Poco F9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A37
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A37 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480; launch prices were $699 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 54/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 1,021,736); the Samsung Galaxy A37 is thinner (7.4mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A37
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 1021736
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1137
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3437
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A37 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $699
- Better portability (68/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A37, the Poco F9 Pro scores 30 points higher (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy A37 — 58/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (95/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (68/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A37 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 1021736 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1137 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3437 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A37, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A37 by 216.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $449. Samsung Galaxy A37 was $449 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (95/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (74/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (84/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (68/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 by 30 points (84/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy A37 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users.