POCO X7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
53.7Performance34.7
64.8Display46.2
43.4Camera41.7
76.6Battery52.5
65.3Features89.3
12 spec wins — POCO X7 Pro4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X7 Pro wins this phone face-off, 59.6 to 47.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+24) and performance (+19). 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 X7 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 35
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 53
- 319% higher AnTuTu 11 (GPU): 558,121 vs 133,245
- 167% higher Peak brightness: 3,200 nits vs 1,200 nits
- Lower launch price: $349 vs $400
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
- Stronger features score: 89 vs 65
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
- 11% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.3 mm
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | POCO X7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 446 ppi+16% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,200 nits+167% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.5 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 11 | 1,874,692+129%Top 46% | 816,934Bottom 27% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 584,928+92%Top 43% | 304,148Bottom 27% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 558,121+319%Top 48% | 133,245Bottom 37% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 314,253+109%Top 40% | 150,052Bottom 20% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 417,390+82%Top 50% | 229,489Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,450+43%Top 44% | 1,016Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,300+117%Top 30% | 2,902Bottom 35% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP+67% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh+20% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 90 W+100% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 13 h | — |
Design
| Spec | POCO X7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 195 g | 195 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.4 mm+11% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | POCO X7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 6 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |