Samsung Galaxy A36 leads
by 4 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy A36 leads overall versus Galaxy A26. Display: 61 vs 68.5.
Scoring profile: balanced
Samsung Galaxy A26
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
Peak Brightness
Key differenceDisplay Size
Resolution
Refresh Rate
Pixel Density
Panel Type
HDR Support
Display Protection
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A26 | Samsung Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Close match | 6.7" | 6.7" |
Resolution Close match | 1080 x 2340 | 1080 x 2340 |
Refresh Rate Close match | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Peak Brightness Samsung Galaxy A36 leads | 777 nits | 1900 nitsBetter |
Pixel Density Close match | 385 ppi | 385 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Needs more data | Not available | Yes |
Display Protection Close match | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
RAM
Key differenceBenchmark Score
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM Type
CPU Clock
CPU Cores
CPU Cluster Speeds
Geekbench (Single)
Storage
Storage Type
GPU
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A26 | Samsung Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
RAM Samsung Galaxy A36 leads | 8GB | 12GBBetter |
RAM Type Close match | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
CPU Clock Close match | 2.4GHz | 2.4GHz |
CPU Cores Close match | 8 | 8 |
CPU Cluster Speeds Close match | 4x2.4GHz + 4x2.0GHz + 2x2.4GHz + 6x2.0GHz | 4x2.4GHz + 4x1.8GHz |
Benchmark Score Samsung Galaxy A36 leads | 579811 | 613492Better |
AnTuTu Score Samsung Galaxy A36 leads | 579811 | 613492Better |
Geekbench (Single) Close match | 1000 | 1000 |
Geekbench (Multi) Samsung Galaxy A36 leads | 2768 | 2917Better |
Storage Close match | 256GB | 256GB |
Storage Type Close match | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Chipset Samsung Galaxy A26 leads | Exynos 1380 (5 nm) - GlobalExynos 1280 (5 nm) - LATAMBetter | Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
GPU Different | Mali-G68 MP5 - GlobalMali-G68 - LATAM | Adreno 710 |
Rear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceMax Video Resolution
Key differenceFront Camera
Key differenceFront Video Resolution
Key differenceRear Camera
Rear Aperture
Digital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Front Aperture
Camera Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A26 | Samsung Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Close match | 50MP | 50MP |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Samsung Galaxy A36 leads | 50MP + 8MP + 2MP | 50MP + 8MP + 5MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Samsung Galaxy A36 leads | 1/2.76 | 1/1.96Better |
Rear Aperture Close match | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
Digital Zoom Close match | 10x | 10x |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Samsung Galaxy A26 leads | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EISBetter | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Front Camera Samsung Galaxy A26 leads | 13MPBetter | 12MP |
Front Aperture Close match | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Samsung Galaxy A36 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 A26 across key categories. Chipset: Exynos 1380 (5 nm) - GlobalExynos 1280 (5 nm) - LATAM vs Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) This makes Galaxy A36 the better choice for most users, though Galaxy A26 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 A26 | Samsung Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 65,797 | ≈ Rs 59,615 |
| PTA | Rs 73,500 | Rs 119,999 |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Samsung Galaxy A26 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 4 key categories.
The top differences are: Peak Brightness (Samsung Galaxy A36 advantage), RAM (Samsung Galaxy A36 advantage), Benchmark Score (Samsung Galaxy A36 advantage), AnTuTu Score (Samsung Galaxy A36 advantage), Geekbench (Multi) (Samsung Galaxy A36 advantage).
Samsung Galaxy A36 delivers better camera performance overall.
Samsung Galaxy A36 tends to last longer on a charge.
Samsung Galaxy A26: non-PTA approximately Rs 65,797; PTA Rs 73,500. Samsung Galaxy A36: non-PTA approximately Rs 59,615; PTA Rs 119,999. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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