Samsung Galaxy A37 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide

The Samsung Galaxy A37 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 71/100 vs 53/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A37 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,031,048); the Samsung Galaxy A37 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 199g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A37 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A37
Performance 60
Display 68
Camera 34
Battery 48
Portability 78
Value for money 58
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Performance 92
Display 81
Camera 50
Battery 45
Portability 76
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy A37 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Lighter: 180g vs 199g

  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 76/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1031048
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1140
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3346
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (50/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A37 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 18 points higher (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (50/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (50/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100).

Samsung Galaxy A37: The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A37 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Processor Samsung Exynos 1480 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1031048 3119308
Geekbench Single 1140 3041
Geekbench Multi 3346 9494
Display 6.5" Super AMOLED 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
Resolution 2340x1080 1828x2584
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 45W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 10 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8
Brightness (peak) 1900 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP48
Dimensions 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm
Weight 180 g 199 g
Launch price $250
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A37
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
34
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A37
  • 6.5" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
68
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1828x2584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A37
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A37 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A37 Samsung Exynos 1480
53/100
1031048 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100 +66.9%
3119308 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Samsung Galaxy A37 by 66.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A37
$250
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (92/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (50/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A37 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A37 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A37 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on camera score (50/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A37 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (92/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A37 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.