Samsung Galaxy A37 vs Vivo Y31s 5G
The Samsung Galaxy A37 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480, while the Vivo Y31s 5G (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; launch prices were $250 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads — 52/100 vs 47/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y31s 5G has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy A37 is faster in AnTuTu (1,021,736 vs 568,395); the Samsung Galaxy A37 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y31s 5G doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A37 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A37
Vivo Y31s 5G
What makes Samsung Galaxy A37 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1021736 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 1137 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3437 vs 2115
- Lighter: 180g vs 207g
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (68/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo Y31s 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $250
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A37 vs the Vivo Y31s 5G, the Samsung Galaxy A37 scores 5 points higher (52/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads (60/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31s 5G leads (58/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A37 — 54/100, Vivo Y31s 5G — 54/100; 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 is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y31s 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A37 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31s 5G is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Vivo Y31s 5G (78/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A37 | Vivo Y31s 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1480 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1021736 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1137 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3437 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.5" Super AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1900 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | 164.2×75.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo Y31s 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y31s 5G
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y31s 5G
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A37 and Vivo Y31s 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A37 leads Vivo Y31s 5G by 79.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Vivo Y31s 5G was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y31s 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A37 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31s 5G is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Vivo Y31s 5G (78/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A37 or the Vivo Y31s 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 edges out the Vivo Y31s 5G by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Vivo Y31s 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo Y31s 5G — 47/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A37 or the Vivo Y31s 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 leads on performance (60/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A37 over the Vivo Y31s 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users.