OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
28.9Performance34.7
57.3Display46.2
29Camera41.7
71.3Battery52.5
73.3Features89.3
4 spec wins — OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite scores 47.5 against 47.4 for Samsung Galaxy A36 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 53
- 40% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
- Stronger performance score: 35 vs 29
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 89 vs 73
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 392 ppi+2% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,200 nits+20% |
| Screen-to-body | 91.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu | — | 816,934Bottom 23% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 304,148Bottom 25% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 133,245Bottom 33% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 150,052Bottom 17% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 229,489Bottom 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,016Bottom 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,902Bottom 33% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh+40% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 208 g | 195 g+6% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.4 mm+13% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP67 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (OxygenOS 16) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | — | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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