Poco M8 Power vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G has better RAM than Poco M8 Power. In terms of display resolution, Poco M8 Power has better resolution of 1080 x 2396 than Samsung Galaxy A36 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Poco M8 Power | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.99 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 24999 | Rs. 26590 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 04, 2026. The cost of Poco M8 Power is Rs. 24999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 02, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is Rs. 26590.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Poco M8 Power's 6.99 inch screen. Poco M8 Power has AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A36 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 385 PPI & Poco's phone has only 375 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88.2% than Samsung's phone ~ 86.5%. Poco M8 Power has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A36 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Poco M8 Power's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP Dual Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy A36 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 12 MP Front Camera in comparison to Poco M8 Power's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 15 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Poco M8 Power | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | MZB0O3BIN, M8 Power 5G | SM-A366EZKJINS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | 6 years |
| Security Updates | 6 years | 6 years |
| Release Date | August 04, 2026 | March 02, 2025 |
| In The Box | 1 x Handset, 1 x Adapter, 1 x Type-C USB Cable, 1 x Sim Eject Tool, 1 x Quick Start Guide & Warranty Card, 1 x Protective Case | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.2 x 162.9 x 7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 195 g |
| Colors | Blaze Orange | Lavender, Black, White, Lime |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.99 inches, 2396 x 1080 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 375 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.2% | ~ 86.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Brightness | 1800 nits (peak), 1200nits HBM | |
| Display Dimming | 960Hz | |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | |
| Features | Wet Touch 2.0, Low Bluelight | 1200 nits Brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), TDD Sub6: N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1 | Yes, v5.4 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 630,000 (Total) (v11) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo: E1 | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Gemini, Circle to Search, Ai Erase, Ai Sky, AI Bokeh | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IP67 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 6 Generations of OS Upgrades and up to 6 Years of Security Updates, Samsung Knox Vault, Awesome Intelligence (Ai Mobile), Circle to Search, Erase | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 123˚, 1/4.0", 1.12µm 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Camera Sensor | Light Fusion 400 | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Potriat, Ultra HD, Timer, Watermark, Night Mode, Google Lens, Time Lapse | AR Zone, Bixby Vision, Food, Fun, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Super slow-Mo, Video |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP Punch Hole | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 | One UI 7 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon Snapdragon 4 Gen4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Cortex-A78@2.3 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@1.95 GHz | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno | Adreno 710 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 8000 mAh, Si/C Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 22.5W Reverse Wired | |
| Video Playback Time | 29 hours | |