Category Breakdown
Camera
U23 Pro
Main sensor resolution (108 MP)
WinsBattery
Galaxy A36
Battery capacity (5,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
Galaxy A36
Wired charging speed (45W)
WinsPerformance
Galaxy A36
AnTuTu benchmark (613,492 pts)
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≈ Tie
Screen size
≈ TieWeight
Galaxy A36
Total weight (195g)
WinsValue
U23 Pro
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.9/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | U23 Pro | Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.7" | 6.7" | |
| 1,080 × 2,400 | 1,080 × 2,340 | |
| OLED | Super AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| — | 1,900 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Quad | Triple | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical) | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM7450-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4 nm) | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| 534,643 | 613,492 | |
| — | 2,917 | |
| — | 912 | |
| 12 GB | 12 GB | |
| 256 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,600 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 30W | 45W | |
| 15W | No | |
Build | ||
| 205g | 195g | |
| 8.9mm | 7.4mm | |
| Glass front, plastic frame and back | Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back, plastic frame | |
| IP67 | No official IP rating | |
| Mid-Range | Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
HTC U23 Pro
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Samsung Galaxy A36
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
HTC U23 Pro
Highest resolution main camera.