Category Breakdown
Camera
Galaxy A36
Main sensor resolution (50 MP)
WinsBattery
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Battery capacity
≈ TieCharging
Galaxy A36
Wired charging speed (45W)
WinsPerformance
Galaxy A36
AnTuTu benchmark (613,492 pts)
WinsDisplay
Galaxy A36
Screen size (6.7")
WinsWeight
Galaxy M42 5G
Total weight (190g)
WinsValue
Galaxy A36
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7.5/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.7" | 6.6" | |
| 1,080 × 2,340 | 720 × 1,600 | |
| Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | — | |
| 1,900 nits | — | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Triple | Quad | |
| Yes | No | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical) | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical) | |
Performance | ||
| Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm) | |
| 613,492 | — | |
| 2,917 | — | |
| 912 | — | |
| 12 GB | 8 GB | |
| 256 GB | 128 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 45W | 15W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 195g | 190g | |
| 7.4mm | 8.6mm | |
| Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back, plastic frame | plastic | |
| No official IP rating | none | |
| Mid-Range | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Samsung Galaxy A36
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Samsung Galaxy A36
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy A36
Highest resolution main camera.