Redmi K80 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A36
The Redmi K80 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A36 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; estimated prices are $511 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 33/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,014,660 vs 826,996); the Samsung Galaxy A36 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).
Redmi K80 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Higher AnTuTu: 3014660 vs 826996
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 42/100)
- Lighter: 195g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $250 vs $511
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Redmi K80 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A36, the Redmi K80 Pro scores 38 points higher (71/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (68/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (63/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 leads (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (68/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (63/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (93/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Redmi K80 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3014660 | 826996 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 195 g | |
| Price | $511 | $250 |
Redmi K80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K80 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A36, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A36 by 264.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $261. Samsung Galaxy A36 is cheaper by $261.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (68/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (63/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (79/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (56/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (93/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K80 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 by 38 points (71/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K80 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Redmi K80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy A36 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K80 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Redmi K80 Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K80 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Redmi K80 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K80 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A36 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.