Poco F9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A36
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) 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 $699 and $330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 52/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 840,353); the Samsung Galaxy A36 is thinner (7.4mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A36
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A36 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $699
- Better portability (68/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A36, the Poco F9 Pro scores 32 points higher (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, 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 F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (68/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 840353 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $330 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A36, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A36 by 284.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $369. Samsung Galaxy A36 was $369 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (95/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (74/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (84/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (68/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 by 32 points (84/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy A36 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.