POCO X7 ProvsSamsung Galaxy A36
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
POCO X7 Pro wins
Verdict
POCO X7 Pro wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
POCO X7 Pro is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — display is its standout. It costs USD 399 — USD 50 more than the Samsung Galaxy A36. Pay the premium if display is your priority.
- POCO X7 Pro takes Performance — led by ram (12 GB).
- POCO X7 Pro takes Display — led by peak brightness (3,200 nits).
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy A36 and POCO X7 Pro.
- POCO X7 Pro takes Battery — led by charging speed (90 W).
- Samsung Galaxy A36 takes Price — led by price (349 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose POCO X7 Pro if you want…
- Choose POCO X7 Pro if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 1,500,000 pts vs 620,000 pts.
- Choose POCO X7 Pro if you want more apps open at once — 12 GB vs 6 GB.
- Choose POCO X7 Pro if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose POCO X7 Pro if you want a sharper screen — 395 ppi vs 385 ppi.
- Choose POCO X7 Pro if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 3,200 nits vs 1,200 nits.
- Choose POCO X7 Pro if you want sharper selfies — 20 MP vs 12 MP.
- Choose POCO X7 Pro if you want better video quality — 83 pts vs 82 pts.
- Choose POCO X7 Pro if you want longer battery life — 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh.
- Choose POCO X7 Pro if you want faster charging — 90 W vs 45 W.
Choose Samsung Galaxy A36 if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A36 if you want a bigger screen — 6.7 in vs 6.67 in.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A36 if you want a better camera — 116 pts vs 108 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A36 if you want a lower price — 349 USD vs 399 USD.
At a glance
- POCO X7 Pro
- Samsung Galaxy A36
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
POCO X7 Pro
Choose POCO X7 Pro if display matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 399.
Samsung Galaxy A36
Choose Samsung Galaxy A36 if price matters most. It costs USD 349, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
POCO X7 Pro
- Near-flagship chipset
- 6,000 mAh battery
- 90 W charging
- Average cameras
- Plastic build
- Software ads
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 45 W charging
- 6 years of updates
- Good value
- Mid-range chipset
- No telephoto
- Plastic frame