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Samsung Galaxy A36 5G vs Xiaomi POCO X7

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SamsungGalaxy A36 5GXiaomiPOCO X7
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2025January 2025
Display
Screen size6.7″6.67″
Resolution2340 × 10802712 × 1220
Sharpness385 pixels per inch446 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits3,000 nits
Display typeSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.7″ full rectangle, 6.5″ with rounded cornersCurved CrystalRes AMOLED, 12-bit colour, 5,000,000:1 contrast and 100% DCI-P3 coverage
Pixel density–446 ppi
Brightness detail1,200 nits in High Brightness Mode500 nits typical, 1,200 nits high-brightness mode and 3,000 nits peak
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display featuresVision Booster; SGS Eye Care certificationDolby Vision, HDR10+, 1,920 Hz PWM dimming, 20,000 brightness levels, 480 Hz touch sampling and 2,560 Hz instant touch sampling in Game Turbo; Wet Touch, reading mode and TÜV low-blue-light, flicker-free and circadian-friendly certifications
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 6 Gen 3MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Ultra
Memory8 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage256 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPUOcta-core (2.4 GHz, 1.8 GHz)TSMC 4 nm, octa-core 4+4 configuration, up to 2.5 GHz
GPU–Mali-G615 MC2
Storage type–LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage; 8 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB; Dynamic RAM Expansion uses storage rather than adding physical RAM; no microSD slot, confirmed by Tech Advisor
CoolingVapour chamber 15% larger than on the Galaxy A35 5G13,780 mm² graphite cooling area
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera12 MP20 MP
Main camera50 MP wide, F1.8, autofocus, OISSony IMX882, 50 MP, f/1.5, OIS and 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm pixels; OIS and EIS video stabilisation
Ultra wide camera8 MP, F2.28 MP, f/2.2
Front camera12 MP, F2.2; 10-bit HDR video20 MP, f/2.2, soft-light ring and group-selfie framing
ZoomDigital zoom up to 10x2× half-body portrait mode with 46 mm equivalent focal length; no optical telephoto lens
Video recordingUp to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; slow motion at 240 fps (HD)4K at 24/30 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; Full HD slow motion at 120 fps or HD at 120/240 fps
Front video–Full HD at 30/60 fps or HD at 30 fps
Camera features5 MP F2.4 macro camera; Object Eraser; FiltersAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera; dynamic shots, motion tracking focus, Lightning Burst, film filters, documents, portraits, night, Dual Video and Steady Video; AI gallery editing varies by software and region
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,110 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 29 hours–
Wired chargingUp to 45 WUp to 45 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailRated (minimum) capacity 4,905 mAh; at least 2,000 charge cycles; EU energy class C5,110 mAh typical in the UK specification; maker laboratory claims over 15 hours TikTok video, over 58 hours music and over 17 hours navigation; retains over 80% capacity after 1,600 charge cycles
Wired charging45 W Super Fast Charging 2.0 (charger sold separately)45 W turbo charging; maker laboratory claim of 100% in 52 minutes, screen off at approximately 25°C; UK maker recommends a compatible 45 W PD adaptor or Xiaomi 67 W or higher adaptor
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYes–
Mobile network5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSMDual SIM, dual standby 5G+5G or 5G+4G; 5G n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78, LTE, WCDMA and GSM
SIMTwo nano-SIMs, nano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIMDual SIM, dual standby in the UK maker specification; Notebookcheck tested eSIM on a German review unit, which does not establish UK support
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAMWi-Fi 6/5/4, 2.4/5 GHz, 1×1 antenna configuration and Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.4
NFC–Supported; regional functions vary
Satellite featuresWorks with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls)–
USBUSB Type-C, USB 2.0USB-C
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS L1, BeiDou B1I, Galileo E1, GLONASS G1 and QZSS L1; A-GPS and network/sensor-assisted positioning
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight195 g185.5 g
Thickness7.4 mm8.4 mm
Height × width162.9 × 78.2 mm162.33 × 74.42 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP67IP68
MaterialsCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back; flat side frameMaker lists plastic version at 185.5 g and 8.4 mm thick, used for main figures; polyurethane version is 190 g and 8.63 mm thick; both are 162.33 mm high and 74.42 mm wide; interior aluminium composite reinforcement
ColoursAwesome Black, Awesome Lavender, Awesome White, Awesome LimeSilver, Green and Black; Notebookcheck identifies Silver/Green plastic backs and Black synthetic leather
Water resistance detailIP67, tested for submersion in up to 1 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool useIP68; maker test at 1.5 m in static freshwater for 30 minutes; resistance can decline with wear
BiometricsFingerprint sensorIn-screen fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensingProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope; X-axis linear vibration motor
SpeakersStereo speakersDual speakers with Dolby Atmos
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOne UI 7 (Android 15)Xiaomi HyperOS; Android 14 confirmed by Tech Advisor and Notebookcheck
Software updatesUp to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates; security updates until 31 March 2031 (UK)–
AI featuresAwesome Intelligence, including Object Eraser and Filters; Circle to Search with Google–
Safety featuresKnox Vault (EAL5+); Theft Detection; Digital Key–
In the boxPhone, USB-C to USB-C cable (no charger)Phone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick-start guide, warranty card and safety information; no UK adaptor; launch purchase promotion offered a separate 67 W adaptor gift

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