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; estimated prices are $199 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 16 leads — 39/100 vs 29/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 16 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy A37 is faster in AnTuTu (1,031,048 vs 550,018).
Realme 16
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper: $199 vs $250
- Better camera (38/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 93/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1031048 vs 550018
- Better Geekbench Single: 1140 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3346 vs 2047
- Lighter: 180g vs 183g
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 71/100)
Comparing the Realme 16 vs the Samsung Galaxy A37, the Realme 16 scores 10 points higher (39/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 16 leads (38/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 16 leads (60/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (38/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (60/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Realme 16 are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 16 and the Samsung Galaxy A37 are nearly equal (96/100 vs 93/100).
| Specification | Realme 16 | Samsung Galaxy A37 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | Samsung Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | 550018 | 1031048 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 1140 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 3346 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $199 | $250 |
Realme 16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Realme 16
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 16 and Samsung Galaxy A37, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A37 leads Realme 16 by 46.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $51. Realme 16 is cheaper by $51.
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 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (38/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (60/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Realme 16 are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme 16 and the Samsung Galaxy A37 are nearly equal (96/100 vs 93/100).
Which is better: the Realme 16 or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Realme 16 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A37 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Realme 16 and the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Realme 16 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Samsung Galaxy A37 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 16 or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Realme 16 leads on camera score (38/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 16 or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme 16 over the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Realme 16 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.