Oppo A36 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Oppo A36 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 35/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 424,216); the Xiaomi 18 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A36 doesn't; the Oppo A36 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A36
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Oppo A36 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 203g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A36 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 57 points higher (92/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo A36 (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A36 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A36 | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, ColorOS 11.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.7×8.4 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A36
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo A36
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A36 and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Oppo A36 by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A36
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (82/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo A36 (87/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A36 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A36 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 by 57 points (92/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A36 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Oppo A36 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A36 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A36 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A36 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.