Samsung Galaxy A A36 Awesome Black 128GB
Samsung
73 Overall Score
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Google Pixel 10 Pro Obsidian 128GB
Google
89 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy A A36 Awesome Black 128GB
84 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is generally well-received, with users praising its battery life, camera quality, and 5G capability. Some minor complaints include limited RAM (6GB), a slippery back, and hidden navigation buttons. Overall, it's seen as a solid mid-range phone, though not without a few compromises.
Pros
- Good battery life
- Great camera quality
- 5G support
- 128GB storage
- Spam call identification
Cons
- Limited RAM (6GB)
- Slippery back
- Hidden navigation buttons
- No bezels (accidental touches)
Battery life 3
Camera quality 3
5g support 2
Ram size 2
Build quality 2
Navigation buttons 1
Google Pixel 10 Pro Obsidian 128GB
82 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews
The Google Pixel 10 Pro is widely praised for its exceptional camera quality, long battery life, and premium feel. Users highlight the smooth performance and useful AI features, though some note the phone is heavy and the camera bump glass scratches easily. A few users mention occasional freezing and a learning curve for those switching from Apple.
Pros
- Exceptional camera quality
- Long battery life
- Premium build and feel
- Smooth performance
- Useful AI features
Cons
- Heavy and bulky
- Camera bump glass scratches easily
- Occasional freezing
- Learning curve for Apple users
- Similar to Pixel 9
Camera quality 7
Battery life 5
Build quality 4
Performance 4
Ease of use 3
Value for money 2
Scores
Photography
Budget
Flagship
Gaming
Foldable
Battery Life
Compact
Rugged
Business
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy A A36 | Google Pixel 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.7 | 6.3 |
| Display Type | Super AMOLED★ | OLED |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 1280 x 2856 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1900 nits | 3300 nits★ |
| HDR | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Octa-Core | 3.78 GHz |
| Processor Model | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Google Tensor G5 |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU Speed | 2.40 | 3.78★ |
| RAM | 6 GB | 16 GB★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2★ | Zoned UFS |
| Expandable | ✗ | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Camera Count | 3 | 3 |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Telephoto | 5 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 42 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | 10x★ | 5x |
| Video | UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) | @30fps | 8K★ |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh★ | 4,870 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 45W★ | 30W |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Fast Charging | Super Fast Charging | Fast Charging |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 6.0 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2★ |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP67 | IP68★ |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.21 kg | 0.21 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | side-mounted | in-display |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy A A36 Awesome Black 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
Google Pixel 10 Pro Obsidian 128GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong camera (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Google Pixel 10 Pro
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 13 of 42 specs.