Samsung Galaxy A35 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 45W |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.6 in | 6.7 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 209 g | 195 g |
| Released | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is ahead on wired charging, screen size, weight (lower is lighter).
Display
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1000 nits (HBM) | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~390 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Features | Always-on display | — |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 14, One UI 6.1 (up to 4 major OS updates) | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Chipset | Exynos 1380 (5 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 | Adreno 710 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | — |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | — |
| RAM | — | 6GB, 8GB, 12GB |
| Internal Storage | — | 128GB, 256GB (UFS 2.2) |
| Card Slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 5 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) |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm | 12 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 25W wired | 45W wired, 1-50% in 20 min (advertised) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 161.7 x 78 x 8.2 mm (6.37 x 3.07 x 0.32 in) | 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm (6.41 x 3.08 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 209 g (7.37 oz) | 195 g (6.88 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Durability | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024, March 11 | 2025, March 02 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, March 15 | Available. Released 2025, March 10 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A35 5G or Samsung Galaxy A36 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G — 209 g for the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G versus 195 g for the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A35 5G or Samsung Galaxy A36 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G — Mar 2024 for the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G versus Mar 2025 for the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G 8/10.