POCO X8 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
75.8Performance34.7
70.8Display46.2
43.4Camera41.7
89.4Battery52.5
100Features89.3
11 spec wins — POCO X8 Pro Max2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X8 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 73.5 to 47.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+41) and battery (+37). 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 X8 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 76 vs 35
- Stronger display score: 71 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 89
- 545% higher AnTuTu 11 (GPU): 859,318 vs 133,245
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
- 11% lower weight: 195 g vs 218 g
- 10% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.2 mm
- Lower launch price: $400 vs $469
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+2% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi+16% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits+192% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 94.3 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 11 | 2,604,459+219%Top 25% | 816,934Bottom 27% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 803,108+164%Top 22% | 304,148Bottom 27% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 859,318+545%Top 28% | 133,245Bottom 37% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 405,204+170%Top 16% | 150,052Bottom 20% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 536,829+134%Top 31% | 229,489Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,016Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,902Bottom 35% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | 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 X8 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,500 mAh+70% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+122% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 25.4 h | — |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g | 195 g+11% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.4 mm+10% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP67 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | — | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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