Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A37 vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A37 and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Apple.
The verdict
Your pick: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Galaxy A37 | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.4 | 9.1 |
| Camera | 7.5 | 9.0 |
| Connectivity | 8.1 | 9.6 |
| Battery & charging | 5.8 | 8.2 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A37, if you care about…
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against DDR5
- Weight
- 196 g
- against 249 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 45 W
- against 40 W
- SIM Configurations
- Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,567 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,010,000
- against 912,055
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- Storage Type
- NVMe
- against UFS 3.1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A37 | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 1480 | Apple A20 Pro |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 2 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Samsung Xclipse 530 | Apple A20 Pro GPU |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | NVMe Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.75 GHz | 4.9 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 2 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 912,055 | 3,010,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,161 | 4,459 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,398 | 13,493 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with four 2.75 GHz Cortex-A78 cores and four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. | Hexa-core CPU with two high-performance cores and four efficiency cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Hexa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Best value | DDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,035 | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A37 | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, Green, White, Purple, Lavender | Black, Silver, Burgundy, White, Blue, Brown, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 78.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Body Height | 162.9 mm | 163.4 mm |
| Weight | 196 g Best value | 249 g |
| Usable Surface | 89 % | 90.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 6 m Best value |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A37 | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,567 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W Best value | 40 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Battery Endurance | 53 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | 25 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A37 | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | LTPO OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,900 nits | 3,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.9″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,320 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,868 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 385 ppi | 460 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs Level 5, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, 120Hz | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Ceramic Shield, Anti-reflective coating, DCI-P3 |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A37 | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A37 | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A37 | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | iOS 27 |
| OS Family | Android | iOS |
| OS Version | 16 | 27 |
| OS Update Support | 6 years | 7 years Best value |
| Direct OS Updates | No | Yes Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A37 | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Host, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, eSIM | UWB, Satellite Connectivity, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.2, DisplayPort output, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Best value |
| SAR American Head | 0.81 W/kg Best value | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.17 W/kg Best value | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.72 W/kg Best value | 1.49 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.14 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 3,790 Mbps | 6,000 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 1,280 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A37 | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Three Microphones, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A37 | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A376E, SM-A376E/DS, SM-A376B, SM-A376B/DS, SM-A376U, SM-A376U1, SM-A376W, SM-A3760 | — |
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