Samsung Galaxy A36 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
34.7Performance45.6
46.2Display58.3
41.7Camera42.1
52.5Battery36.9
89.3Features94.7
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A36 5G8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE wins this phone face-off, 50.6 to 47.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+12) and performance (+11). 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
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 37
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 50% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 14.9 mm
- 25% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
- Lower launch price: $400 vs $900
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
- Stronger performance score: 46 vs 35
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 46
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- 133% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,761 vs 2,902
- 117% higher Peak brightness: 2,600 nits vs 1,200 nits
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2640 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 426 ppi+11% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 2,600 nits+117% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 2400 |
| 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% | 2,044+101%Top 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,902Bottom 35% | 6,761+133%Top 26% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP+20% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+25% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 195 g | 187 g+4% |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+50% | 14.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 16 (One UI 8) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | 7 years+17% |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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