Samsung Galaxy A37 vs Vivo T5x
The Samsung Galaxy A37 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480, while the Vivo T5x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo; launch prices were $250 and $225. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads — 54/100 vs 53/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo T5x has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy A37 is faster in AnTuTu (1,021,736 vs 953,150); the Samsung Galaxy A37 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo T5x doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A37 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A37
Vivo T5x
What makes Samsung Galaxy A37 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1021736 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 1137 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3437 vs 3185
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Lighter: 196g vs 219g
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo T5x better?
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $225 vs $250
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A37 vs the Vivo T5x, the Samsung Galaxy A37 scores 1 points higher (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo T5x leads (60/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A37 — 58/100, Vivo T5x — 62/100; 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 Vivo T5x are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo T5x and the Samsung Galaxy A37 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo T5x is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Vivo T5x (68/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A37 | Vivo T5x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1480 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 1021736 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1137 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3437 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2344 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, One UI 8.5 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1900 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $225 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo T5x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo T5x
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo T5x
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A37 and Vivo T5x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A37 leads Vivo T5x by 7.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $25. Vivo T5x was $25 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Vivo T5x are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo T5x and the Samsung Galaxy A37 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo T5x is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Vivo T5x (68/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A37 or the Vivo T5x?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 edges out the Vivo T5x 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 T5x?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo T5x — 53/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A37 over the Vivo T5x?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users.