Samsung Galaxy A26 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

Compare Samsung Galaxy A26 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G side by side: Exynos 1280 (5 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4nm), 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh vs…

Samsung

Galaxy A36 5G

$299

5categories won

11 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone

Information Gain

Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Galaxy A36 5G takes the lead, while the Galaxy A26 5G is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Galaxy A36 5G if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy A26 5G if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy A36 5G

Galaxy A36 5G takes battery honors offering 5,000 mAh alongside 45W charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy A26 5G

Galaxy A26 5G leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Exynos 1280 (5 nm) and 8GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy A36 5G

Galaxy A36 5G takes photography with 50MP optics and 1x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueTie

Both handsets sit in the exact same pricing bracket around $299.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Galaxy A26 5G vs Galaxy A36 5G: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G, Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Specification	Galaxy A26 5G	Galaxy A36 5G
Screen size	6.6"	6.64"
Resolution	1080 x 2340	1080 x 2340
Pixel density	390 ppi	388 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1000 nits	1600 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G, Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Specification	Galaxy A26 5G	Galaxy A36 5G
Chipset	Exynos 1280 (5 nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4nm)
Process node	5 nm	4 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	3,200,000Winner	2,400,000
Geekbench multi	10800Winner	8900
Maximum RAM	8 GB	8 GB
Maximum storage	256GBWinner	128GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G, Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Specification	Galaxy A26 5G	Galaxy A36 5G
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	—	1x
Ultrawide	8 MP	8 MP
Selfie camera	13 MPWinner	12 MP
Max video	4K at 30fps	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G, Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Specification	Galaxy A26 5G	Galaxy A36 5G
Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired charging	25 W	45 WWinner
Wireless charging	25 WWinner	No

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G, Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Specification	Galaxy A26 5G	Galaxy A36 5G
Weight	198 g	185 gWinner
Thickness	8.3 mm	7.4 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP54	IP67
Build	Glass front, textured plastic frame and back with Key Island design	Glass front, flat Armor Aluminum frame, glass back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G, Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Specification	Galaxy A26 5G	Galaxy A36 5G
Operating system	Android 15 (One UI 7.0)	Android 15
OS updates	6 years	6 years
Security updates	6 years	6 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G, Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Specification	Galaxy A26 5G	Galaxy A36 5G
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	microSD	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$299	$299