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 Vivo T5x leads — 53/100 vs 52/100 (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 (180g 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
- Lighter: 180g vs 219g
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (68/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo T5x better?
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $225 vs $250
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A37 vs the Vivo T5x, the Vivo T5x scores 1 points higher (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo T5x leads (60/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A37 — 54/100, 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 and the Vivo T5x are nearly equal (68/100 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (60/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5x (78/100 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 | 6.5" Super AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2344 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | 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 | 180 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $225 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo T5x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo T5x
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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 and the Vivo T5x are nearly equal (68/100 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (60/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5x (78/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A37 or the Vivo T5x?
The Vivo T5x edges out the Samsung Galaxy A37 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 52/100, 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.