iQOO Z9x 5G vs Samsung Galaxy F36 5G
34.6chipPerformancechip31.4
45.4Display59.2
29Camera41.9
61.5Battery43.7
73.3Features65.3
7 spec wins — iQOO Z9x 5G5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy F36 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: iQOO Z9x 5G scores 44.9 against 44.9 for Samsung Galaxy F36 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — iQOO Z9x 5G edges ahead in battery and features, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iQOO Z9x 5G
- Stronger performance score: 35 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 62 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 65
- 76% higher Wired charging: 44 W vs 25 W
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy F36 5G
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 29
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | iQOO Z9x 5G | Samsung Galaxy F36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 393 ppi+2% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | iQOO Z9x 5G | Samsung Galaxy F36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | iQOO Z9x 5G | Samsung Galaxy F36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | iQOO Z9x 5G | Samsung Galaxy F36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh+20% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 44 W+76% | 25 W |
Design
| Spec | iQOO Z9x 5G | Samsung Galaxy F36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 197 g+1% |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 7.7 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP64 | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | iQOO Z9x 5G | Samsung Galaxy F36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | iQOO Z9x 5G | Samsung Galaxy F36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (OriginOS 4) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | — | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | iQOO Z9x 5G | Samsung Galaxy F36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |