Realme 12 vs Samsung Galaxy A37
The Realme 12 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Samsung Galaxy A37 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480; estimated prices are $200 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 12 leads — 36/100 vs 29/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A37 is faster in AnTuTu (1,031,048 vs 513,809).
Realme 12
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper: $200 vs $250
- Better camera (38/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 93/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1031048 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 1140 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3346 vs 1884
- Lighter: 180g vs 188g
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Realme 12 vs the Samsung Galaxy A37, the Realme 12 scores 7 points higher (36/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 leads (38/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (38/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 and the Samsung Galaxy A37 are nearly equal (96/100 vs 93/100).
| Specification | Realme 12 | Samsung Galaxy A37 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Samsung Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 1031048 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 1140 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1884 | 3346 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×75.5×7.9 mm | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 180 g | |
| Price | $200 | $250 |
Realme 12
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.75
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Realme 12
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 12 and Samsung Galaxy A37, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A37 leads Realme 12 by 50.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $50. Realme 12 is cheaper by $50.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (38/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 and the Samsung Galaxy A37 are nearly equal (96/100 vs 93/100).
Which is better: the Realme 12 or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Realme 12 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A37 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 12 and the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Realme 12 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Samsung Galaxy A37 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Realme 12 leads on camera score (38/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 over the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Realme 12 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.