Samsung Galaxy A26 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G smartphone

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

From $169
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Samsung Galaxy A36 5G smartphone

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

From $186
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Head to head

Samsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
Our rating8/108/10
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging25W45W
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Screen size6.7 in6.7 in
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)200 g195 g
ReleasedMar 2025Mar 2025
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is ahead on wired charging, weight (lower is lighter).

Display

Samsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
TypeSuper AMOLED, 120HzSuper AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak)
Size6.7 inches (169.1mm)6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+)1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+

Platform

Samsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
OSAndroid 15Android 15, One UI 7
ChipsetExynos 1380 (5 nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU—Adreno 710

Memory

Samsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
RAM6GB6GB, 8GB, 12GB
Storage128GB, 256GB—
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)No
Internal Storage—128GB, 256GB (UFS 2.2)

Main Camera

Samsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
Triple50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/2.4 (macro)50 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/1.96", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 108.7˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 5 MP, f/2.4 (macro)
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDRLED flash, panorama, HDR
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie Camera

Samsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
Single13 MP, f/2.212 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm
Video1080p@30fps4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Features—HDR

Battery

Samsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
TypeLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removableLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging25W wired45W wired, 1-50% in 20 min (advertised)

Body

Samsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
Dimensions164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm (6.41 x 3.08 x 0.29 in)
Weight200 g195 g (6.88 oz)
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back, plastic frame
Water & Dust ResistanceIP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)—
SIM—Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Durability—IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)

Comms

Samsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.4, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
NFC—Yes

Launch

Samsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
AnnouncedMarch 2, 20252025, March 02
ReleasedMarch 19, 2025—
Status—Available. Released 2025, March 10

Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A26 5G or Samsung Galaxy A36 5G?

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G — 200 g for the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G versus 195 g for the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G.

Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A26 5G or Samsung Galaxy A36 5G?

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G — Mar 2025 for the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G versus Mar 2025 for the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G.

Is the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G rated higher?

We rate the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G 8/10.

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