Samsung Galaxy A37 vs TCL P80 Pro 5G
The Samsung Galaxy A37 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480, while the TCL P80 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite; launch prices were $250 and $279. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL P80 Pro 5G leads — 57/100 vs 52/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the TCL P80 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy A37 is faster in AnTuTu (1,021,736 vs 953,150).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A37
TCL P80 Pro 5G
What makes Samsung Galaxy A37 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1021736 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 1137 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3437 vs 3185
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $279
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 57/100)
What makes TCL P80 Pro 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A37 vs the TCL P80 Pro 5G, the TCL P80 Pro 5G scores 5 points higher (57/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G leads (61/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A37 — 54/100, TCL P80 Pro 5G — 58/100; 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 and the TCL P80 Pro 5G are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (61/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A37 | TCL P80 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1480 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1021736 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1137 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3437 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.5" Super AMOLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1280x2766 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1900 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 180 g | — | |
| Launch price | $250 | $279 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
TCL P80 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL P80 Pro 5G
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2766
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
TCL P80 Pro 5G
- 5800 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A37 and TCL P80 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A37 leads TCL P80 Pro 5G by 7.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $29. Samsung Galaxy A37 was $29 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the TCL P80 Pro 5G are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (84/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (61/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A37 or the TCL P80 Pro 5G?
The TCL P80 Pro 5G edges out the Samsung Galaxy A37 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the TCL P80 Pro 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the TCL P80 Pro 5G — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A37 or the TCL P80 Pro 5G?
The TCL P80 Pro 5G leads on camera score (40/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A37 over the TCL P80 Pro 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users.