Poco F7 vs Samsung Galaxy A36
The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy A36 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $399 and $330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 66/100 vs 52/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,263,357 vs 840,353); the Samsung Galaxy A36 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7
Samsung Galaxy A36
What makes Poco F7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2263357 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A36 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $399
- Better portability (68/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Samsung Galaxy A36, the Poco F7 scores 14 points higher (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Poco F7 — 60/100, 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 and the Samsung Galaxy A36 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 and the Samsung Galaxy A36 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (68/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 | Samsung Galaxy A36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2263357 | 840353 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 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 | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $330 |
Camera comparison
Poco F7
- 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
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 and Samsung Galaxy A36, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Samsung Galaxy A36 by 169.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $69. Samsung Galaxy A36 was $69 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (81/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 and the Samsung Galaxy A36 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 and the Samsung Galaxy A36 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (68/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (68/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Poco F7 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A36 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Samsung Galaxy A36 — 52/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Poco F7 leads on performance (81/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.