Redmi Note 5 vs Samsung Galaxy A37
The Redmi Note 5 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, while the Samsung Galaxy A37 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480; launch prices were $200 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads — 53/100 vs 25/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A37 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A37 is faster in AnTuTu (1,031,048 vs 282,713).
Redmi Note 5
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $250
- Better portability (80/100 vs 78/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1031048 vs 282713
- Better Geekbench Single: 1140 vs 294
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3346 vs 1083
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (68/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy A37, the Samsung Galaxy A37 scores 28 points higher (53/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads (60/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads (34/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads (48/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Redmi Note 5 — 12/100, Samsung Galaxy A37 — 58/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (60/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (68/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (34/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (48/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 5 and the Samsung Galaxy A37 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 5 | Samsung Galaxy A37 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | Samsung Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | 282713 | 1031048 | |
| Geekbench Single | 294 | 1140 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1083 | 3346 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.5" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $250 |
Redmi Note 5
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi Note 5
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Note 5
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Note 5 and Samsung Galaxy A37, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A37 leads Redmi Note 5 by 72.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $50. Redmi Note 5 was $50 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (60/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (68/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (34/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (48/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 5 and the Samsung Galaxy A37 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 5 or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 by 28 points (53/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 5 and the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Redmi Note 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy A37 — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 5 or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 5 or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 leads on performance (60/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 5 over the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Redmi Note 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users.