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Samsung Galaxy A36 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A52

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
47.4Inno Score
VS
Samsung Galaxy A52
37Inno Score
34.7Performance23.1
46.2Display35.6
41.7Camera48.4
52.5Battery39
89.3Features54.7
12 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A36 5G6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A52

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G wins this phone face-off, 47.4 to 37, pulling ahead mainly in features (+35) and battery (+14). Samsung Galaxy A52 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 A36 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 35 vs 23
  • Stronger display score: 46 vs 36
  • Stronger battery score: 53 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 55
  • 100% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 6 GB

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A52

  • Stronger camera score: 48 vs 42
  • 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
  • 50% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $349 vs $400

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A52
SpecSamsung Galaxy A36 5GSamsung Galaxy A52
Screen size6.7 ″+3%6.5 ″
Panel typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Resolution1080x23402400x1080
Pixel density385 ppi405 ppi+5%
Refresh rate120 Hz+33%90 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits+50%800 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A52
SpecSamsung Galaxy A36 5GSamsung Galaxy A52
ChipsetSnapdragon 6 Gen 3Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared816,934Bottom 27%395,000
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)1,016+39%Bottom 33%730Bottom 13%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,902+53%Bottom 35%1,900Bottom 12%
RAM (max)12 GB+100%6 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A52
SpecSamsung Galaxy A36 5GSamsung Galaxy A52
Main camera50 MP64 MP+28%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP12 MP+50%
Max video4K@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera12 MP32 MP+167%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A52
SpecSamsung Galaxy A36 5GSamsung Galaxy A52
Capacity5,000 mAh+11%4,500 mAh
Wired charging45 W+80%25 W
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A52
SpecSamsung Galaxy A36 5GSamsung Galaxy A52
Weight195 g189 g+3%
Thickness7.4 mm+12%8.4 mm
IP ratingIP67IP67
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A52
SpecSamsung Galaxy A36 5GSamsung Galaxy A52
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A52
SpecSamsung Galaxy A36 5GSamsung Galaxy A52
OS at launchAndroid 15 (One UI 7)Android 11 (One UI 3.1)
OS update pledge6 years+50%4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A52
SpecSamsung Galaxy A36 5GSamsung Galaxy A52
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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