Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra Blue 256GB
Xiaomi
71 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G Black 256GB
Samsung
68 Overall Score
Scores
Battery Life
Gaming
Flagship
Photography
Foldable
Budget
Rugged
Business
Compact
Specifications
| Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy 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 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU Speed | 4.60★ | 2.40 |
| 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-C 2.0 |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) | Dual SIM Cards |
| 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 (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G Black 256GB
- Strong camera (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong battery (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong display (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra Blue 256GB0.090score per dollar
vs
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G Black 256GB0.240score per dollar
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G Black 256GB offers 2.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra
Scores 71 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 13 of 42 specs.
