Redmi K100 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A36
The Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A36 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 91/100 vs 52/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,531,378 vs 816,934).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A36
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3531378 vs 816934
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A36 better?
- Overall rating 52/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A36, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 39 points higher (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (95/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A36 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (95/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3531378 | 816934 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 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 / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | $330 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A36, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A36 by 332.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K100 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (96/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A36 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (90/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (95/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 by 39 points (91/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Redmi K100 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the Samsung Galaxy A36 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (96/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.