Samsung Galaxy A37 vs TCL P80 5G
The Samsung Galaxy A37 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480, while the TCL P80 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Elite; launch prices were $250 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL P80 5G leads — 55/100 vs 54/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A37 is faster in AnTuTu (1,021,736 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A37
TCL P80 5G
What makes Samsung Galaxy A37 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1021736 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1137 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3437 vs 2918
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 55/100)
What makes TCL P80 5G better?
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $250
- Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A37 vs the TCL P80 5G, the TCL P80 5G scores 1 points higher (55/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A37 — 58/100, TCL P80 5G — 64/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the TCL P80 5G is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A37 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A37 | TCL P80 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1480 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1021736 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1137 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3437 | 2918 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1280x2766 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, One UI 8.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1900 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 196 g | — | |
| Launch price | $250 | $229 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
TCL P80 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL P80 5G
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2766
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
TCL P80 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A37 and TCL P80 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A37 leads TCL P80 5G by 16.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $21. TCL P80 5G was $21 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL P80 5G is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A37 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A37 or the TCL P80 5G?
The TCL P80 5G edges out the Samsung Galaxy A37 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the TCL P80 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the TCL P80 5G — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A37 or the TCL P80 5G?
The TCL P80 5G leads on camera score (40/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A37 or the TCL P80 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 leads on performance (60/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A37 over the TCL P80 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users.