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).

The Realme 12 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy A37 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12 Pro
Performance 52
Display 80
Camera 49
Battery 53
Portability 56
Value for money 70
Samsung Galaxy A37
Performance 60
Display 68
Camera 34
Battery 48
Portability 78
Value for money 58
What makes Realme 12 Pro better?
  • 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)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A37 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Realme 12 Pro: The Realme 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A37: The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Realme 12 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 16MP
49
camera
Samsung Galaxy A37
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Realme 12 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Samsung Galaxy A37
  • 6.5" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
68
display
Battery and charging
Realme 12 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Samsung Galaxy A37
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme 12 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A37, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme 12 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
55/100
736675 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A37 Samsung Exynos 1480
53/100 +28.6%
1031048 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy A37 leads Realme 12 Pro by 28.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 12 Pro
$215
Samsung Galaxy A37
$250

Launch price difference: $35. Realme 12 Pro was $35 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.