Samsung Galaxy A37 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Samsung Galaxy A37 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads — 54/100 vs 53/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A37 is faster in AnTuTu (1,021,736 vs 971,424); the Samsung Galaxy A37 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A37
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A37 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1021736 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3437 vs 2577
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 1137
- Lighter: 188g vs 196g
- Overall rating 53/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A37 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Samsung Galaxy A37 scores 1 points higher (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100. In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A37 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1480 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1021736 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1137 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3437 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, One UI 8.5 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1900 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A37 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A37 leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 5.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A37 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A37 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users.