Poco X8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A37
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy A37 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480; launch prices were $350 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 63/100 vs 52/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,977,887 vs 1,021,736); the Samsung Galaxy A37 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 196g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A37
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1977887 vs 1021736
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1137
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 3437
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A37 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 196g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $350
- Better portability (78/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A37, the Poco X8 Pro scores 11 points higher (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (60/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro — 60/100, Samsung Galaxy A37 — 54/100; 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 X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (76/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A37 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (60/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (78/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A37 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Samsung Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | 1977887 | 1021736 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 1137 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 3437 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A37, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A37 by 93.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Samsung Galaxy A37 was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (76/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (83/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A37 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (60/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (78/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Poco X8 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A37 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Samsung Galaxy A37 — 52/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users.