Google Pixel 11 vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
46.7Performance34.7
60.8Display46.2
51.2Camera41.7
50.7Battery52.5
94.7Features89.3
5 spec wins — Google Pixel 117 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 11 wins this phone face-off, 56 to 47.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+15) and performance (+12). Samsung Galaxy A36 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 11
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 35
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 51 vs 42
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- 150% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 1,200 nits
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
- 50% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 30 W
- 14% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 11 MP
- 14% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.6 mm
- Lower launch price: $400 vs $899
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.7 ″+6% |
| Panel type | OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi+10% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+150% | 1,200 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G6 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu | — | 816,934Bottom 27% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 304,148Bottom 27% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 133,245Bottom 37% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 150,052Bottom 20% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 229,489Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,016Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,902Bottom 35% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 11 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 5 x | — |
| Max video | — | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 12 MP+14% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,985 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 45 W+50% |
| Wireless charging | 25 W | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 197 g | 195 g+1% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.4 mm+14% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | — | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 17 | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 11 | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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