Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra Blue 256GB
Xiaomi
71 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy A A36 5G Awesome Black 256GB
Samsung
61 Overall Score
Scores
Battery Life
Gaming
Flagship
Photography
Foldable
Rugged
Business
Budget
Compact
Specifications
| Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A A36 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.9 | 6.7 |
| Display Type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | — | 1080 x 2340 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 3500 nits★ | 1200 nits |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | — | Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| Processor Model | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU Speed | 4.60★ | 2.90 |
| RAM | 12 GB★ | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | — |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Camera Count | 3 | 3 |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP★ | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP★ | 5 MP |
| Front Camera | 32 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 5x | 10x★ |
| Video | 8K@30fps★ | 4K@30fps |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 6,500 mAh★ | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 100W★ | 45W |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Fast Charging | PD3.0, QC3+, 100W PPS | Super Fast Charge |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4★ |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.2★ | USB Type-C |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) | Dual SIM (SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM) |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68★ | IP67 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | — | 0.20 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | in-display | in-display |
| Face Recognition | — | ✗ |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | — |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra Blue 256GB
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong camera (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
Samsung Galaxy A A36 5G Awesome Black 256GB
- Strong camera (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong battery (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong display (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average social proof (9th percentile)9th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra
Scores 71 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 13 of 42 specs.