Redmi Note 8T vs Samsung Galaxy A37
The Redmi Note 8T (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, 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 28/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A37 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A37 is faster in AnTuTu (1,031,048 vs 329,457); the Samsung Galaxy A37 is thinner (7.4mm vs 8.6mm).
Redmi Note 8T
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $250
- Overall rating 28/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1031048 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 1140 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3346 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 180g vs 190g
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (68/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 59/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 8T vs the Samsung Galaxy A37, the Samsung Galaxy A37 scores 25 points higher (53/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads (60/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads (48/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Redmi Note 8T — 18/100, 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 8T (60/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (68/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Redmi Note 8T are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (48/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (78/100 vs 59/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 8T | Samsung Galaxy A37 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Samsung Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 1031048 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 1140 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 3346 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×75.4×8.6 mm | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $250 |
Redmi Note 8T
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi Note 8T
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Note 8T
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Note 8T and Samsung Galaxy A37, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A37 leads Redmi Note 8T by 68.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $50. Redmi Note 8T was $50 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (60/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (68/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Redmi Note 8T are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (48/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (78/100 vs 59/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8T or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T by 25 points (53/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8T and the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Redmi Note 8T has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Samsung Galaxy A37 — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 8T or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 leads on performance (60/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8T over the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Redmi Note 8T is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users.