Samsung Galaxy A36 leads
by 12 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy A36 leads overall versus Galaxy A17. Battery: 43.1 vs 73.8.
Scoring profile: balanced
Samsung Galaxy A17
A solid choice with balanced features.
Samsung Galaxy A36
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
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Spec table
Start with the key differences, then expand a section to check the full specifications.
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Layout
Full side-by-side mode
Refresh Rate
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differenceDisplay Size
Resolution
Pixel Density
Panel Type
HDR Support
Display Protection
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Close match | 6.7" | 6.7" |
Resolution Close match | 1080 x 2340 | 1080 x 2340 |
Refresh Rate Phone B leads | 90Hz | 120HzBetter |
Peak Brightness Phone B leads | 800 nits | 1900 nitsBetter |
Pixel Density Close match | 385 ppi | 385 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Needs more data | No | Not available |
Display Protection Needs more data | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, Mohs level 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
RAM
Key differenceBenchmark Score
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceRAM Type
CPU Clock
CPU Cores
CPU Cluster Speeds
Geekbench (Single)
Storage
Storage Type
Chipset
GPU
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
RAM Phone B leads | 8GB | 12GBBetter |
RAM Type Needs more data | LPDDR4X | Not available |
CPU Clock Close match | 2.4GHz | 2.4GHz |
CPU Cores Needs more data | 8 | Not available |
CPU Cluster Speeds Close match | 2x2.4GHz + 6x2.0GHz | 4x2.4GHz + 4x1.8GHz |
Benchmark Score Phone B leads | 2137 | 613492Better |
AnTuTu Score Phone B leads | 435787 | 613492Better |
Geekbench (Single) Needs more data | 942 | Not available |
Geekbench (Multi) Phone B leads | 2137 | 2917Better |
Storage Close match | 256GB | 256GB |
Storage Type Close match | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Chipset Close match | Exynos 1330 (5 nm) | Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
GPU Needs more data | Mali-G68 MP2 | Adreno 710 |
Rear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceMax Video Resolution
Key differenceFront Camera
Key differenceFront Aperture
Key differenceFront Video Resolution
Key differenceRear Camera
Rear Aperture
Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Front Sensor
Camera Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Close match | 50MP | 50MP |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Phone B leads | 50MP + 5MP + 2MP | 50MP + 8MP + 5MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Phone B leads | 1/2.76 | 1/1.96Better |
Rear Aperture Close match | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
Optical Zoom Needs more data | 1x | Not available |
Digital Zoom Needs more data | 10x | Not available |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Phone B leads | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EISBetter |
Front Camera Phone A leads | 13MPBetter | 12MP |
Front Sensor Needs more data | GalaxyCore GC13A0 | Not available |
Front Aperture Phone A leads | f/2.0Better | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Phone B leads | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 10-bit HDRBetter |
Camera Features Close match | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
Generating honest comparison...
Galaxy A36 generally outperforms Galaxy A17 across key categories. Refresh Rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz This makes Galaxy A36 the better choice for most users, though Galaxy A17 may excel in specific areas.
A solid choice with balanced features across all categories.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. Galaxy A36 excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | -- | ≈ Rs 59,615 |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Samsung Galaxy A17 and Samsung Galaxy A36 can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and listed pricing so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Samsung Galaxy A36 wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Samsung Galaxy A36 is the better choice overall, winning in 5 key categories.
The top differences are: Refresh Rate (Samsung Galaxy A36 advantage), Peak Brightness (Samsung Galaxy A36 advantage), RAM (Samsung Galaxy A36 advantage), Benchmark Score (Samsung Galaxy A36 advantage), AnTuTu Score (Samsung Galaxy A36 advantage).
Samsung Galaxy A36 delivers better camera performance overall.
Samsung Galaxy A36 tends to last longer on a charge.
Samsung Galaxy A17: non-PTA not available; PTA not entered. Samsung Galaxy A36: non-PTA approximately Rs 59,615; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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