Samsung Galaxy A37 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy A37 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $250 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 53/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,031,048); the Samsung Galaxy A37 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 227g).
Samsung Galaxy A37
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 180g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $799
- Better portability (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1031048
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1140
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3346
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A37 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 36 points higher (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A37 — 58/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (99/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (78/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A37 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1480 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1031048 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1140 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3346 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1900 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A37 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A37 by 77.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $549. Samsung Galaxy A37 was $549 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (99/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (99/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (92/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A37 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 by 36 points (89/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A37 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A37 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A37 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.