Samsung Galaxy A36 5G Awesome Lime 128GB
Samsung
73 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Desert Titanium 256GB
Apple
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G Awesome Lime 128GB
85 out of 100 medium confidence 23 reviews
The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is generally well-received for its great camera, long battery life, and smooth performance. Users appreciate the 5G connectivity, 128GB storage, and spam call identification. However, some note the 6GB RAM is limiting, the bezel-less screen can cause accidental touches, and the back is slippery.
Pros
- Great camera quality
- Long battery life
- Smooth performance
- 5G connectivity
- 128GB storage
Cons
- Only 6GB RAM
- Bezel-less screen causes accidental touches
- Slippery back
- Hidden navigation buttons
Camera quality 4
Battery life 5
Performance 4
Storage 2
Design 3
Ram 2
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Desert Titanium 256GB
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Gaming
Budget
Flagship
Photography
Foldable
Battery Life
Rugged
Business
Compact
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.7 | 6.9 |
| Display Type | Super AMOLED★ | Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2868 x 1320 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1900 nits★ | 1600 nits |
| HDR | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Octa-Core | Apple A18 Pro |
| Processor Model | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Octa-Core | Apple A18 Pro |
| CPU Cores | 8★ | 6 |
| CPU Speed | 2.40 | 4.05★ |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0★ | — |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP★ | 48 MP |
| Camera Count | 3 | 3 |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Telephoto | 5 MP | 12 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 10x★ | 5x |
| Video | UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) | @30fps | 4K@120fps |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh★ | 4,685 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 45W★ | 30W |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Fast Charging | Adaptive Fast Charging | MagSafe |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| SIM | eSIM, Nano SIM | eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP67 | IP68★ |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.23 kg |
| Fingerprint | side-mounted | — |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | Android | iOS |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G Awesome Lime 128GB
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong camera (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong battery (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Desert Titanium 256GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong camera (90th percentile)90th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Scores 87 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 42 specs.