Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A36
Verdict
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A36 tie on the OH Rank at a score of 39. Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro wins on Performance and Battery; Samsung Galaxy A36 wins on IP Protection and Selfie. Samsung Galaxy A36 is 2mm wider than Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro. Samsung Galaxy A36 is the more recent release, from Mar 2025.
Score Breakdown
Performance /15
Battery /15
Screen /15
IP Protection /15
Main Camera /15
Selfie /5
Video /5
SD Memory /5
Software /5
Desktop Replacement /5
TOTAL
39
39
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
76.8mm (3.02in) · Jan 2024 · Rank #258
9+14+10+0+3+0+0+0+3+0 = 39
Samsung Galaxy A36
78.8mm (3.1in) · Mar 2025 · Rank #259
0+7+6+12+3+3+3+0+5+0 = 39
Midrange
Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.
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