Realme 16 vs Samsung Galaxy A37
The Realme 16 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo, while the Samsung Galaxy A37 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480; launch prices were $199 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 16 leads — 53/100 vs 52/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 16 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy A37 is faster in AnTuTu (1,021,736 vs 581,041).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 16
Samsung Galaxy A37
What makes Realme 16 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $250
- Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A37 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1021736 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 1137 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3437 vs 2047
- Lighter: 180g vs 183g
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 16 vs the Samsung Galaxy A37, the Realme 16 scores 1 points higher (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads (60/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 16 leads (63/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Realme 16 — 68/100, 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 Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Realme 16 (60/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 16 | Samsung Galaxy A37 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | Samsung Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | 581041 | 1021736 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 1137 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 3437 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.1×8.1 mm | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Realme 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Realme 16
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 16 and Samsung Galaxy A37, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A37 leads Realme 16 by 43.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $51. Realme 16 was $51 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Realme 16 (60/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (63/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 16 or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Realme 16 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A37 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 16 and the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Realme 16 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Samsung Galaxy A37 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 16 or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Realme 16 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 16 or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 leads on performance (60/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Realme 16 over the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users.