Oppo A36 vs Xiaomi 17
The Oppo A36 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 35/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 424,216); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A36 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A36
Xiaomi 17
What makes Oppo A36 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 191g
- Overall rating 35/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A36 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 52 points higher (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Oppo A36 (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A36 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, ColorOS 11.1 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.7×8.4 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A36
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo A36
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A36 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Oppo A36 by 87.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A36
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (95/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Oppo A36 (87/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A36 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 by 52 points (87/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A36 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Oppo A36 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A36 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A36 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A36 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.