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POCO M8 Power 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

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44.9Inno Score
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WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
47.4Inno Score
28.9Performance34.7
49.7Display46.2
29Camera41.7
71.3Battery52.5
62.7Features89.3
3 spec wins — POCO M8 Power 5G8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G wins this phone face-off, 47.4 to 44.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+27) and camera (+13). POCO M8 Power 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 M8 Power 5G

  • Stronger display score: 50 vs 46
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 53
  • 60% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 50% higher Peak brightness: 1,800 nits vs 1,200 nits

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 35 vs 29
  • Stronger camera score: 42 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 63
  • 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP

Display

Display comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
Screen size6.99 ″+4%6.7 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Resolution1080x23961080x2340
Pixel density375 ppi385 ppi+3%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,800 nits+50%1,200 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
ChipsetSnapdragon 4 Gen 4Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
AnTuTu—816,934Bottom 27%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—304,148Bottom 27%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—133,245Bottom 37%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—150,052Bottom 20%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—229,489Bottom 22%
Geekbench 6 (single)—1,016Bottom 33%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—2,902Bottom 35%
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera8 MP12 MP+50%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
Capacity8,000 mAh+60%5,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W45 W
Wireless charging—0 W

Design

Design comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
Weight225 g195 g+13%
Thickness8.5 mm7.4 mm+13%
IP ratingIP65IP67
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.15.4
NFC—Yes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 15 (One UI 7)
OS update pledge4 years6 years+50%

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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