Poco M8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A36
The Poco M8 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy A36 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $299 and $330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M8 Pro leads — 59/100 vs 52/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Poco M8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,041,898 vs 840,353).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A36
What makes Poco M8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1041898 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 1223 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3168 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $330
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A36 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 206g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A36, the Poco M8 Pro scores 7 points higher (59/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Poco M8 Pro — 56/100, 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 M8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (70/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 notably outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (68/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1041898 | 840353 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.3×8.3 mm | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $299 | $330 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco M8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A36, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A36 by 24.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $31. Poco M8 Pro was $31 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (70/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 notably outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (68/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Poco M8 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy A36 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Poco M8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Samsung Galaxy A36 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Poco M8 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Poco M8 Pro leads on performance (60/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Poco M8 Pro is a better fit for active users.