Poco M5s vs Samsung Galaxy A37
The Poco M5s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Samsung Galaxy A37 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480; launch prices were $210 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads — 53/100 vs 45/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A37 is faster in AnTuTu (1,031,048 vs 534,895).
Poco M5s
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 180g
- Cheaper at launch: $210 vs $250
- Better camera (42/100 vs 34/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1031048 vs 534895
- Better Geekbench Single: 1140 vs 673
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3346 vs 1881
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (68/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Poco M5s vs the Samsung Galaxy A37, the Samsung Galaxy A37 scores 8 points higher (53/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads (60/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Poco M5s — 50/100, 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 notably outperforms the Poco M5s (60/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (42/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Poco M5s are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).
| Specification | Poco M5s | Samsung Galaxy A37 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | Samsung Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | 534895 | 1031048 | |
| Geekbench Single | 673 | 1140 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1881 | 3346 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.5" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $210 | $250 |
Poco M5s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco M5s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco M5s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M5s and Samsung Galaxy A37, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A37 leads Poco M5s by 48.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $40. Poco M5s was $40 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Poco M5s (60/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (42/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Poco M5s are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).
Which is better: the Poco M5s or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 edges out the Poco M5s by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M5s and the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Poco M5s has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Samsung Galaxy A37 — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5s or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Poco M5s leads on camera score (42/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5s or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 leads on performance (60/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5s over the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Poco M5s is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users.