POCO X6 Neo vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
46.7Performance34.7
45.5Display46.2
35.6Camera41.7
47.8Battery52.5
36Features89.3
6 spec wins — POCO X6 Neo6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G wins this phone face-off, 47.4 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+53) and camera (+6). POCO X6 Neo still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO X6 Neo
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 35
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 33% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 12 MP
- 10% lower weight: 175 g vs 195 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 36
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 89 vs 36
- 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
- 36% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 33 W
Display
| Spec | POCO X6 Neo | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+3% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,200 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X6 Neo | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | Snapdragon 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) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X6 Neo | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.75 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+33% | 12 MP |
| OIS | — | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X6 Neo | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 45 W+36% |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X6 Neo | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 175 g+10% | 195 g |
| Thickness | 6.8 mm+8% | 7.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X6 Neo | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | POCO X6 Neo | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 6 years+200% |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X6 Neo | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |