Redmi Note 13R vs Samsung Galaxy A37

The Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy A37 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480. Both devices score the same overall rating of 29/100. Key differences: the Redmi Note 13R has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy A37 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 205g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 29/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 13R
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 41
Design 43
Value for money 55
Samsung Galaxy A37
Performance 7
Display 50
Camera 26
Battery 37
Design 75
Value for money 93
What makes Redmi Note 13R better?
  • Bigger battery: 5030 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Longer battery life (41/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A37 better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 205g

  • Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (26/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

The Redmi Note 13R and the Samsung Galaxy A37 received the same MobileRank rating — 29/100. In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (26/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R and the Samsung Galaxy A37 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (93/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi Note 13R: The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A37: The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 13R Samsung Galaxy A37
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2 Samsung Exynos 1480
AnTuTu 1031048
Geekbench Single 1140
Geekbench Multi 3346
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.5" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5030 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 13 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 14, HyperOS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 550 nits 1900 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP68
Dimensions 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm
Weight 205 g 180 g
Price $250
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 13R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Samsung Galaxy A37
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
26
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 13R
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A37
  • 6.5" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 13R
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Samsung Galaxy A37
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Note 13R
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy A37
$250
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (26/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R and the Samsung Galaxy A37 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (75/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (93/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 13R or the Samsung Galaxy A37?

Both devices scored 29/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Samsung Galaxy A37.

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 13R and the Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Redmi Note 13R has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Samsung Galaxy A37 — 29/100.

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 13R or the Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 13R over the Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.