POCO M7 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
44.6Performance34.7
58.1Display46.2
43.4Camera41.7
53.5Battery52.5
86.7Features89.3
6 spec wins — POCO M7 Pro 5G8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
InnoReviews verdict
POCO M7 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 53.1 to 47.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+12) and performance (+10). Samsung Galaxy A36 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO M7 Pro 5G
- Stronger performance score: 45 vs 35
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 46
- 75% higher Peak brightness: 2,100 nits vs 1,200 nits
- 67% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 12 MP
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
- 127% higher AnTuTu 11 (GPU): 133,245 vs 58,764
- 24% higher AnTuTu: 816,934 vs 661,238
- 20% higher AnTuTu 11 (CPU): 304,148 vs 253,348
- 15% higher AnTuTu 11 (UX): 229,489 vs 200,275
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | POCO M7 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi+2% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,100 nits+75% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 92 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M7 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 11 | 661,238Bottom 14% | 816,934+24%Bottom 27% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 253,348Bottom 15% | 304,148+20%Bottom 27% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 58,764Bottom 15% | 133,245+127%Bottom 37% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 148,851Bottom 19% | 150,052+1%Bottom 20% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 200,275Bottom 14% | 229,489+15%Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,016Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,902Bottom 35% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO M7 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP+67% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO M7 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,110 mAh+2% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO M7 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+3% | 195 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 7.4 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M7 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | POCO M7 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (HyperOS) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | — | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO M7 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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