
Poco
Good

Samsung
Decent
Poco X7 Pro
The first Poco phone with IP68 water resistance, featuring a flat frame design and Gorilla Glass 7i protection. The Yellow Signature Edition with eco-leather back stands out as premium-feeling, though standard models use plain plastic. At 195g and 8.3mm thick, it balances the large battery well.
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
The A36 5G punches above its weight in design, with a clean aesthetic that mirrors Samsung's flagship lineup. Build quality is solid for the price with a polycarbonate back that still manages to look sleek.
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Poco X7 Pro
The 6.67-inch AMOLED display punches well above its price class with 1220x2712 resolution, 120Hz refresh, 12-bit color depth, and an astounding 3,200 nits peak brightness. Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support make it excellent for media consumption.
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
The 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display is the A36's strongest feature. Samsung's AMOLED expertise trickles down effectively here, delivering punchy colors and smooth scrolling that outclass most budget competitors.
Poco X7 Pro
The 6,000mAh battery provides excellent all-day endurance with 6-9 hours of real-world screen-on time. 90W HyperCharge does 0-100% in about 46 minutes. Expert Reviews measured 21 hours 43 minutes in their looping video test. The charger is included in the box in some markets.
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Battery life is one of the A36's genuine strengths. The 5,000mAh battery combined with the efficient (if slow) processor means the phone easily lasts a full day and often stretches into day two.