Galaxy A36 vs POCO F6

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

Smartphone Battle

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Samsung · 2025

Galaxy A36

85/ 100

Launch MSRP$399 USD

Xiaomi · 2024

POCO F6

88/ 100

Launch MSRP$449 USD

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS POCO F6 BETTER THAN Galaxy A36?

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Galaxy A36

POCO F6Winner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta

SPEC FACTOR	Galaxy A36	POCO F6	LEADER
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	45W	90W	90W Max
Main Camera Sensor	50 MP	50 MP	50 MP
Screen Display Size	6.7"	6.67"	6.7"
Chassis Weight	195g	179g	179g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Galaxy A36:

✓$50 lower launch MSRP ($399 vs $449)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.7" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy POCO F6:

✓16g lighter chassis (179g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.67" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Galaxy A36	POCO F6
1. Display & Screen🏆 Galaxy A36 Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen Size	6.7"	6.67"
Resolution & Density	2340x1080 (385 ppi)	2712x1220 (446 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	1,900 nits peak	2,400 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 POCO F6 Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 15	Android 14
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB LPDDR	12 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB	256GB / 512GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Galaxy A36 Wins Camera
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.8, OIS	50 MP, f/1.9, OIS, Sony LYT-600
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	8 MP, f/2.2	8 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	12 MP, f/2.2	20 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 POCO F6 Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm	160.5 x 74 x 8 mm
Weight	195 g	179 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP67	IP64
8. Battery & Charging🏆 POCO F6 Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	45W wired fast charging	90W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth	5.3	5.4
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 2.0	USB-C 2.0
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$399	$449

Editorial Lab Verdict

POCO F6 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 87.7/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, POCO F6 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose Galaxy A36:

Balanced specifications with Samsung hardware design · Runs Android with optimized security support

When to choose POCO F6:

Higher overall BeastScore: 87.7 vs top rival 84.8 · Significantly faster wired charging: 90W vs max 45W

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy A36 vs POCO F6

Which is better: Galaxy A36 or POCO F6?

POCO F6 leads with an overall BeastScore of 87.7/100 compared to Galaxy A36 (84.8/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 87.7 vs top rival 84.8 and Significantly faster wired charging: 90W vs max 45W.