Samsung Galaxy A36 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
34.7Performance57
46.2Display52.9
41.7Camera46.1
52.5Battery52.6
89.3Features94.7
6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A36 5G11 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE wins this phone face-off, 56.9 to 47.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+22) and display (+7). 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 Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 20% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 10 MP
- Lower launch price: $400 vs $650
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 35
- Stronger display score: 53 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 46 vs 42
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- 312% higher AnTuTu 11 (GPU): 548,608 vs 133,245
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,900 nits+58% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 88 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 2400e |
| AnTuTu 11 | 816,934Bottom 27% | 1,838,177+125%Top 48% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 304,148Bottom 27% | 599,112+97%Top 42% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 133,245Bottom 37% | 548,608+312%Top 49% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 150,052Bottom 20% | 285,170+90%Top 49% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 229,489Bottom 22% | 405,287+77%Bottom 49% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,016Bottom 33% | 2,150+112%Top 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,902Bottom 35% | 6,600+127%Top 28% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP+20% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+6% | 4,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 195 g+8% | 213 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+7% | 8 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | 7 years+17% |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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