Samsung Galaxy A A36 Awesome Black 128GB
Samsung
73 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPhone 17 White 256GB
Apple
87 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
Apple iPhone 17 White 256GB
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Budget
Foldable
Photography
Rugged
Gaming
Flagship
Compact
Business
Battery Life
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy A A36 | Apple iPhone 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.7 | 6.3 |
| Display Type | Super AMOLED★ | Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2622 x 1206 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1900 nits | 3000 nits★ |
| HDR | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Octa-Core | Apple A19 |
| Processor Model | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | A19 |
| CPU Cores | 8★ | 6 |
| CPU Speed | 2.40★ | — |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2★ | — |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP★ | 48 MP |
| Camera Count | 3★ | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Telephoto | 5 MP | 12 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 18 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | 10x★ | 2x |
| Video | UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) | @30fps | 4K@60fps |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh★ | 3,692 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 45W★ | 30W |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Fast Charging | Super Fast Charging | MagSafe |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 6 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP67 | IP68★ |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.21 kg | 0.18 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | side-mounted | — |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | Android | iOS |
| 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
Apple iPhone 17 White 256GB
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy A A36 Awesome Black 128GB0.185score per dollar
vs
Apple iPhone 17 White 256GB0.094score per dollar
Samsung Galaxy A A36 Awesome Black 128GB offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 17
Scores 87 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 42 specs.
