Poco F8 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A36
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A36 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $729 and $330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 52/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,862,914 vs 840,353); the Samsung Galaxy A36 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A36
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3862914 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A36 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $729
- Better portability (68/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A36, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 37 points higher (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100, 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (68/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3862914 | 840353 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 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 | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $330 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A36, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A36 by 359.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $399. Samsung Galaxy A36 was $399 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (90/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (68/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy A36 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.