The prices are almost the same, but the Samsung gives you a more powerful chip and the realme a bigger battery and a lighter body.
Short answer
Galaxy A37 - the noticeably faster Exynos 1480, 4K video, stereo and eSIM. realme 16 5G - a 6550 mAh battery, lighter (183 g), but slightly more expensive with a weaker chip.
Key differences
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A37 5G | realme 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Samsung Exynos 1480 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo |
| Display | 6.7", Super AMOLED, 1080×2340, 120 Hz | 6.57", OLED, 1080×2372, 120 Hz |
| RAM / storage | 8/256 GB | 8/256 GB |
| Rear cameras | 50 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP | 50 MP + 2 MP |
| Front | 12 MP | 50 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6550 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K |
| Thickness / weight | 7.4 mm / 196 g | 8.1 mm / 183 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Performance
Samsung Exynos 1480 and MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo. The Dimensity 6400 is budget-level, the Exynos 1480 a confident mid-ranger.
Battery
6550 vs 5000 mAh in favour of the realme.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Speed and video - Galaxy A37.
- Battery life and lightness - realme 16 5G.
FAQ
What battery does the realme 16 5G have?
6550 mAh.
Which is faster?
The Galaxy A37.
What's the charging?
45 W on both.