Honor GT Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A36
The Honor GT Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A36 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $485 and $330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT Pro leads — 83/100 vs 52/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the Honor GT Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,280,245 vs 816,934); the Samsung Galaxy A36 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT Pro
Samsung Galaxy A36
What makes Honor GT Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3280245 vs 816934
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A36 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 212g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $485
- Better portability (68/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A36, the Honor GT Pro scores 31 points higher (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (70/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor GT Pro — 88/100, Samsung Galaxy A36 — 40/100; 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 Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (70/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 notably outperforms the Honor GT Pro (68/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT Pro | Samsung Galaxy A36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3280245 | 816934 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×8.6 mm | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | $330 |
Camera comparison
Honor GT Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor GT Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor GT Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor GT Pro and Samsung Galaxy A36, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A36 by 301.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $155. Samsung Galaxy A36 was $155 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (92/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (81/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (70/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 notably outperforms the Honor GT Pro (68/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 by 31 points (83/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor GT Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Honor GT Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy A36 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Honor GT Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor GT Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Honor GT Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.