Redmi K100 vs Samsung Galaxy A37

The Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A37 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 54/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 1,021,736); the Samsung Galaxy A37 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 234g).

The Redmi K100 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A37 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K100

Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 25
Value for money —

Samsung Galaxy A37

Performance 60
Display 79
Camera 34
Battery 48
Portability 68
Value for money 58

What makes Redmi K100 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 1021736
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1137
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3437
  • Bigger battery: 10000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy A37 better?

  • Lighter: 196g vs 234g

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 25/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K100 vs the Samsung Galaxy A37, the Redmi K100 scores 19 points higher (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 and the Samsung Galaxy A37 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (68/100 vs 25/100).

Redmi K100: The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Samsung Galaxy A37: The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K100 Samsung Galaxy A37
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Samsung Exynos 1480
AnTuTu 3298726 1021736
Geekbench Single 3013 1137
Geekbench Multi 9287 3437
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1280x2772 2340x1080
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 10000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 17 Android 16, One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1900 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions — 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm
Weight 234 g 196 g
Launch price — $250

Camera comparison

Redmi K100

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Samsung Galaxy A37

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 12MP
34
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K100

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

Samsung Galaxy A37

  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K100

  • 10000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Samsung Galaxy A37

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K100 and Samsung Galaxy A37, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K100 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100
3298726 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A37 Samsung Exynos 1480
54/100 -222.9%
1021736 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 leads Samsung Galaxy A37 by 222.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K100

Price unknown

Samsung Galaxy A37

$250

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (92/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (94/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 and the Samsung Galaxy A37 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (80/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (68/100 vs 25/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K100 or the Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Redmi K100 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A37 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi K100 and the Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Redmi K100 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy A37 — 54/100.

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 or the Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K100 over the Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users.