Samsung Galaxy A37 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Samsung Galaxy A37 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $250 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 53/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A37 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 1,031,048).
Samsung Galaxy A37
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
- Lighter: 180g vs 190g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $999
- Better portability (78/100 vs 72/100)
- Higher value score: 58/100 vs 52/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 1031048
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1140
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 3346
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A37 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 17 points higher (70/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A37 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1480 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1031048 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1140 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3346 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.5" Super AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1900 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $999 |
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A37 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Samsung Galaxy A37 by 67.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $749. Samsung Galaxy A37 was $749 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (91/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (89/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A37 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A37 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A37 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A37 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A37 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.