Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Samsung Galaxy A37

The Samsung Galaxy A21s (2020) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Samsung Galaxy A37 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480; launch prices were $215 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads — 53/100 vs 29/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A37 is faster in AnTuTu (1,031,048 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy A37 is thinner (7.4mm vs 8.9mm).

The Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s by 24 points (53/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A21s
Performance 16
Display 32
Camera 30
Battery 52
Portability 55
Value for money 18
Samsung Galaxy A37
Performance 60
Display 68
Camera 34
Battery 48
Portability 78
Value for money 58
What makes Samsung Galaxy A21s better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $250

  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A37 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1031048 vs 234339
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1140 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3346 vs 836
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 180g vs 192g

  • Higher performance (60/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better camera (34/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (68/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A21s vs the Samsung Galaxy A37, the Samsung Galaxy A37 scores 24 points higher (53/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads (60/100 vs 16/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A21s — 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 Samsung Galaxy A21s (60/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (68/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Samsung Galaxy A21s are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s and the Samsung Galaxy A37 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (78/100 vs 55/100).

Samsung Galaxy A21s: The Samsung Galaxy A21s is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A37: The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A21s Samsung Galaxy A37
Processor Exynos 850 Samsung Exynos 1480
AnTuTu 234339 1031048
Geekbench Single 300 1140
Geekbench Multi 836 3346
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.5" Super AMOLED
Resolution 2340x1080
Refresh rate 60 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W
Main camera 48 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 yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.7×75.3×8.9 mm 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm
Weight 192 g 180 g
Launch price $215 $250
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A21s
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
30
camera
Samsung Galaxy A37
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A21s
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Samsung Galaxy A37
  • 6.5" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
68
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A21s
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Samsung Galaxy A37
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A21s and Samsung Galaxy A37, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A21s Exynos 850
29/100
234339 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A37 Samsung Exynos 1480
53/100 +77.3%
1031048 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy A37 leads Samsung Galaxy A21s by 77.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A21s
$215
Samsung Galaxy A37
$250

Launch price difference: $35. Samsung Galaxy A21s was $35 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (60/100 vs 16/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (68/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Samsung Galaxy A21s are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s and the Samsung Galaxy A37 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (78/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s by 24 points (53/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A21s and the Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Samsung Galaxy A21s has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Samsung Galaxy A37 — 53/100.

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 leads on performance (60/100 vs 16/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A21s over the Samsung Galaxy A37?

The Samsung Galaxy A21s is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users.