POCO X8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
69.5Performance34.7
71.3Display46.2
43.4Camera41.7
78.5Battery52.5
86.7Features89.3
10 spec wins — POCO X8 Pro3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X8 Pro wins this phone face-off, 68.2 to 47.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+35) and battery (+26). 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
- Stronger performance score: 70 vs 35
- Stronger display score: 71 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 53
- 376% higher AnTuTu 11 (GPU): 634,127 vs 133,245
- 192% higher Peak brightness: 3,500 nits vs 1,200 nits
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $400
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
- 12% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.4 mm
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.59 ″ | 6.7 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1268x2756 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi+19% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits+192% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 94.1 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 11 | 1,977,887+142%Top 41% | 816,934Bottom 27% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 584,825+92%Top 44% | 304,148Bottom 27% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 634,127+376%Top 39% | 133,245Bottom 37% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 322,126+115%Top 37% | 150,052Bottom 20% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 436,809+90%Top 43% | 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 | 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 | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh+30% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+122% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 202 g | 195 g+3% |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.4 mm+12% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP67 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | 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 | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |