Apple iPhone 16 Pro 256GB vs Samsung Galaxy A37 5G 256GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 9 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy A37 5G 256GB is cheaper by SAR 2,756 (prices checked 4 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 2,756
  • Bigger battery for a longer day (5,000 mAh vs 3,582 mAh)
  • Higher wired charging: 45 W vs 15 W
  • Larger screen size: 6.7 in vs 6.3 in · slight difference

The deciding difference here: battery capacity and wired charging and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Screen size

    6.3 in✓ 6.7 in
  • Display type

    OLEDAMOLED
  • Processor

    Apple A18 ProExynos 1380

Specifications side by side

22 of 22 specs

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Spec
AppleSAR 4,049
Apple iPhone 16 Pro 256GB specs
SamsungSAR 1,293
Samsung Galaxy A37 5G 256GB specs
Reference priceSAR 4,049SAR 1,293
ProcessorApple A18 ProExynos 1380
Battery capacity3,582 mAh✓ 5,000 mAh
Wired charging15 W✓ 45 W
Main camera48 MP50 MP
Years of OS updates—6 years
Storage256 GB256 GB
Memory (RAM)8 GB8 GB
5GYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in processor between the Apple iPhone 16 Pro 256GB and the Samsung Galaxy A37 5G 256GB?

Apple iPhone 16 Pro 256GB: Apple A18 Pro; Samsung Galaxy A37 5G 256GB: Exynos 1380. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in storage between the Apple iPhone 16 Pro 256GB and the Samsung Galaxy A37 5G 256GB?

No difference here: storage is 256 GB on both.

What is the difference in main camera between the Apple iPhone 16 Pro 256GB and the Samsung Galaxy A37 5G 256GB?

Main camera is higher on the Samsung Galaxy A37 5G 256GB: 50 MP vs 48 MP on the Apple iPhone 16 Pro 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in battery capacity between the Apple iPhone 16 Pro 256GB and the Samsung Galaxy A37 5G 256GB?

Battery capacity is higher on the Samsung Galaxy A37 5G 256GB: 5,000 mAh vs 3,582 mAh on the Apple iPhone 16 Pro 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.