Poco F8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A36
The Poco F8 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 $529 and $330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 52/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,124,552 vs 840,353).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A36
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3124552 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (70/100 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 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $529
- Better portability (68/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A36, the Poco F8 Pro scores 27 points higher (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Poco F8 Pro — 78/100, 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 F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A36 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (70/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3124552 | 840353 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 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) | 3500 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | $330 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- 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 F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A36, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A36 by 271.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $199. Samsung Galaxy A36 was $199 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A36 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (70/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (68/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 by 27 points (79/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Samsung Galaxy A36 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.