iQOO Neo9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 144 Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP/16MP | 50MP+8MP+5MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | ||
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 144 Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP/16MP | 50MP+8MP+5MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Battery, Multimedia, Gaming and Main Camera | Design, Software and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Battery, Multimedia, Gaming and Main Camera | Design, Software and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Fiery Red, Conqueror Black | Awesome Lavender, Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Lime | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | February 22, 2024 | March 02, 2025 | ||
| Availability | March 21, 2024 | March 03, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹35,999 | ₹32,999 | ||
| Colors | Fiery Red, Conqueror Black | Awesome Lavender, Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Lime | ||
| Launch | February 22, 2024 | March 02, 2025 | ||
| Availability | March 21, 2024 | March 03, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹35,999 | ₹32,999 |
Display
Winner:iQOO Neo9 Pro
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1260 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2800 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 452 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 1200 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1260 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2800 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 452 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 1200 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
| Weight | 196 grams | 195 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | |||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |||
| Weight | 196 grams | 195 grams | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | |||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
Processor
Winner:iQOO Neo9 Pro
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 710 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iQOO Funtouch | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year | 6 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 710 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iQOO Funtouch | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year | 6 year |
Main Camera
Winner:iQOO Neo9 Pro
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, PDAF, Scene Mode, Touch Focus | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, PDAF, Scene Mode, Touch Focus | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide | ||
| Features | Face unlock, HDR | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 10-bit HDR, 1080p@30fps, 4K@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide | ||
| Features | Face unlock, HDR | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 10-bit HDR, 1080p@30fps, 4K@30fps |
Battery
Winner:iQOO Neo9 Pro
| Capacity | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 120 w | 45 w | ||
| Capacity | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 120 w | 45 w |
Memory
Winner:iQOO Neo9 Pro
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, CDMA2000, GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, CDMA, CDMA2000, GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Tie
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), GLONASS, GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | No | Yes (region specific) | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), GLONASS, GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | No | Yes (region specific) | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | AI Game Voice Changer | AI Eraser, Circle to Search | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| AI Features | AI Game Voice Changer | AI Eraser, Circle to Search | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
