Redmi K100 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A36
The Redmi K100 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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 33/100 (a 55-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 (3,942,923 vs 826,996).
Redmi K100 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 826996
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 2560Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 42/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A36, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 55 points higher (88/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 Pro (93/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 826996 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 2560 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, HyperOS 3 | 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 | |
| Price | — | $250 |
Redmi K100 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K100 Pro
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2560 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K100 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A36, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A36 by 376.8% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi K100 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (92/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (90/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (89/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 Pro (93/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 by 55 points (88/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Redmi K100 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy A36 — 33/100.
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 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 1/100).
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. The Samsung Galaxy A36 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.