Samsung Galaxy A37 vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Samsung Galaxy A37 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $250 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 54/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 1,021,736).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A37
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Samsung Galaxy A37 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $450
- Better portability (68/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 1021736
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 1137
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 3437
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 196g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A37 vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 19 points higher (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 34/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A37 — 58/100, Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 70/100; 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 Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A37 | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1480 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 1021736 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1137 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3437 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, One UI 8.5 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1900 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A37 and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Samsung Galaxy A37 by 40.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Samsung Galaxy A37 was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (81/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A37 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A37 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A37 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A37 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A37 over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.