Redmi Note 9S vs Samsung Galaxy A37
The Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 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 39/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9S has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A37 is faster in AnTuTu (1,031,048 vs 514,398); the Samsung Galaxy A37 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A37 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 210g).
Redmi Note 9S
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $250
- Overall rating 39/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1031048 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1140 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3346 vs 1762
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 180g vs 210g
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (68/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 9S vs the Samsung Galaxy A37, the Samsung Galaxy A37 scores 14 points higher (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads (60/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Redmi Note 9S — 40/100, 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 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (60/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 34/100. In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (78/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Samsung Galaxy A37 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Samsung Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | 514398 | 1031048 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1140 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 3346 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $250 |
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Note 9S and Samsung Galaxy A37, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A37 leads Redmi Note 9S by 50.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $50. Redmi Note 9S was $50 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (60/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (68/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 34/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9S or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 9S — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9S and the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Redmi Note 9S has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Samsung Galaxy A37 — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9S or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 leads on performance (60/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9S over the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users.