Samsung Galaxy A36 256GB vs Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro 5G 256GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 6 of the specs we have recorded (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.
  • More memory for multitasking (12 GB vs 8 GB)
  • Bigger battery for a longer day (6,210 mAh vs 4,905 mAh)
  • Higher wired charging: 100 W vs 45 W

The deciding difference here: memory (RAM) and battery capacity.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Memory (RAM)

    8 GB✓ 12 GB
  • Resolution

    1080 x 23402510 x 1156
  • Processor

    Snapdragon 6 Gen 3Snapdragon 8 Elite

Specifications side by side

18 of 18 specs

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Spec
SamsungSAR 2,515
Samsung Galaxy A36 256GB specs
XiaomiSAR 2,514
Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro 5G 256GB specs
Reference priceSAR 2,515SAR 2,514
Memory (RAM)8 GB✓ 12 GB
ProcessorSnapdragon 6 Gen 3Snapdragon 8 Elite
Battery capacity4,905 mAh✓ 6,210 mAh
Wired charging45 W✓ 100 W
Years of OS updates6 years—
Storage256 GB256 GB
Main camera50 MP50 MP
5GYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in processor between the Samsung Galaxy A36 256GB and the Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro 5G 256GB?

Samsung Galaxy A36 256GB: Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro 5G 256GB: Snapdragon 8 Elite. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in storage between the Samsung Galaxy A36 256GB and the Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro 5G 256GB?

No difference here: storage is 256 GB on both.

What is the difference in main camera between the Samsung Galaxy A36 256GB and the Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro 5G 256GB?

No difference here: main camera is 50 MP on both.

What is the difference in battery capacity between the Samsung Galaxy A36 256GB and the Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro 5G 256GB?

Battery capacity is higher on the Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro 5G 256GB: 6,210 mAh vs 4,905 mAh on the Samsung Galaxy A36 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.