Poco F7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A36
The Poco F7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy A36 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $499 and $330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 Pro leads — 67/100 vs 52/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,301,212 vs 840,353).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A36
What makes Poco F7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2301212 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A36 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $499
- Better portability (68/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A36, the Poco F7 Pro scores 15 points higher (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Pro leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro leads (65/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Poco F7 Pro — 56/100, 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 Poco F7 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A36 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (65/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2301212 | 840353 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 160.3×75.0×8.1 mm | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $330 |
Camera comparison
Poco F7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco F7 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F7 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:00 hrs, total 28:39 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A36, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A36 by 173.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $169. Samsung Galaxy A36 was $169 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (82/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A36 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (65/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Poco F7 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A36 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Poco F7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy A36 — 52/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Poco F7 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Poco F7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.