Realme 12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A37
The Realme 12 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy A37 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480; launch prices were $215 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 12 Pro leads — 55/100 vs 53/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A37 is faster in AnTuTu (1,031,048 vs 736,675); the Samsung Galaxy A37 is thinner (7.4mm vs 8.8mm).
Realme 12 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Faster charging: 67W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $250
- Better camera (49/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 68/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1031048 vs 736675
- Better Geekbench Single: 1140 vs 935
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3346 vs 2719
- Lighter: 180g vs 190g
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Realme 12 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A37, the Realme 12 Pro scores 2 points higher (55/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro leads (49/100 vs 34/100). Value score: Realme 12 Pro — 70/100, 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 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (49/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (78/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Realme 12 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A37 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Samsung Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | 736675 | 1031048 | |
| Geekbench Single | 935 | 1140 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2719 | 3346 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $215 | $250 |
Realme 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme 12 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 12 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 12 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A37, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A37 leads Realme 12 Pro by 28.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $35. Realme 12 Pro was $35 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (49/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (78/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Realme 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Realme 12 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy A37 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 12 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Realme 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Samsung Galaxy A37 — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Realme 12 Pro leads on camera score (49/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 leads on performance (60/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Realme 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users.