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; estimated prices are $389 and $437. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 53/100 (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 (1,982,033 vs 1,031,048); the Samsung Galaxy A37 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 196g).
Poco X8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 1031048
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1140
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 3346
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper: $389 vs $437
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 68/100)
- Better value for money (66/100 vs 40/100)
- Lighter: 180g vs 196g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A37, the Poco X8 Pro scores 11 points higher (64/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (66/100 vs 40/100). 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 (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (66/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A37 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Samsung Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | 1031048 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 1140 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 3346 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $389 | $437 |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
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
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A37, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A37 by 92.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $48. Poco X8 Pro is cheaper by $48.
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 (68/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (78/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (66/100 vs 40/100).
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 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy A37 — 53/100.
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.