Samsung Galaxy A36 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S24+
34.7Performance61.1
46.2Display66.7
41.7Camera47.3
52.5Battery62.3
89.3Features94.7
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A36 5G12 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S24+
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S24+ wins this phone face-off, 63 to 47.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+26) and display (+21). 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
- Lower launch price: $400 vs $1,000
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S24+
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 35
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 62 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3120 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 513 ppi+33% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 2,600 nits+117% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 11 | 816,934Bottom 27% | 1,914,857+134%Top 43% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 304,148Bottom 27% | 637,914+110%Top 36% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 133,245Bottom 37% | 562,338+322%Top 47% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 150,052Bottom 20% | 289,405+93%Top 48% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 229,489Bottom 22% | 425,200+85%Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,016Bottom 33% | 2,250+121%Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,902Bottom 35% | 6,900+138%Top 24% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+2% | 4,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 195 g+1% | 196 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+4% | 7.7 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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+ |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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