Samsung Galaxy A26 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
43.2Performance34.7
44.9Display46.2
41.9Camera41.7
43.7Battery52.5
65.3Features89.3
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A26 5G10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G wins this phone face-off, 47.4 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+24) and battery (+9). Samsung Galaxy A26 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 35
- Lower launch price: $300 vs $400
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 89 vs 65
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 52% higher AnTuTu 11 (GPU): 133,245 vs 87,552
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,200 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Exynos 1380 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 11 | 754,064Bottom 20% | 816,934+8%Bottom 27% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 294,711Bottom 22% | 304,148+3%Bottom 27% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 87,552Bottom 17% | 133,245+52%Bottom 37% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 138,545Bottom 10% | 150,052+8%Bottom 20% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 233,256+2%Bottom 24% | 229,489Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,016Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,902Bottom 35% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 200 g | 195 g+2% |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm | 7.4 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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