Samsung Galaxy A37 5G vs Tecno Pova 8 5G
23.7Performance32.4
52.1Display56.5
41.7Camera30.1
70.1Battery81.9
89.3Features60
10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A37 5G5 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Samsung Galaxy A37 5G scores 48.8 against 49.4 for Tecno Pova 8 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Tecno Pova 8 5G edges ahead in battery and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A37 5G
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 89 vs 60
- 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,900 nits vs 950 nits
- 20% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,505 vs 2,914
Reasons to pick the Tecno Pova 8 5G
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 24
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 52
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 70
- 60% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A37 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.76 ″+1% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2344 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi+1% | 382 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,900 nits+100% | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87 % | 91.4 %+5% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A37 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1480 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| AnTuTu | — | 811,323 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,140+14%Bottom 44% | 1,001Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,505+20%Bottom 49% | 2,914Bottom 36% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 99 %Top 26% | 99 %Top 35% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A37 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 13 MP+8% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A37 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+60% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 18.6 h+9% | 17 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A37 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 196 g+13% | 225 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+16% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A37 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A37 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) | Android 16 (HiOS 16) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years+200% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A37 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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