Poco F8 vs Samsung Galaxy A36
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, 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 F8 leads — 74/100 vs 52/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 840,353).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Samsung Galaxy A36
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A36 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $499
- Better portability (68/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A36, the Poco F8 scores 22 points higher (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy A36 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Samsung Galaxy A36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 840353 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 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 | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $330 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Samsung Galaxy A36, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Samsung Galaxy A36 by 272.0% 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 F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy A36 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (86/100 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 F8 or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 by 22 points (74/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy A36 — 52/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.