Poco M8 Power vs Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Poco M8 Power. In terms of display resolution, Poco M8 Power has better resolution of 2396 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Poco M8 Power | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 7 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 29990 | Rs. 22490 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be December 14, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Poco M8 Power is Rs. 29990. The launch Date of the second phone is June 27, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 22490.
Display comparison
Poco M8 Power has larger screen size of 7 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Poco M8 Power has OLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) 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%. Poco M8 Power has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'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 Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 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 M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Galaxy M36 (SM-M366B/DS) | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December 14, 2026 (Expected) | June 27, 2025 |
| In The Box | Smartphone, Data Cable (C to C), SIM Ejection PIN, Quick Start Guide | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, Purple, Blue | Orange Haze, Velvet Black, Serene Green |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (68B) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 7 inches, 1080 x 2396 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 375 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.2% | ~ 86% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Brightness | 1800 nits (peak) | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G* FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N8(900), N28(700) 5G* TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), 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, SISO, 1024-QAM | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo: E1 | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.7 m | |
| IP Rating | IP65 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | AI Object Eraser, Image Clipper, Edit Suggestion, Google Gemini Live, 2 m Fall Endurance | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 | One UI 7 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen4 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| 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 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 613 | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| 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 | Stereo |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 22.5W Reverse Wired | |
| Video Playback Time | 17 hours | |