Samsung Galaxy A21 vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A21. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A36 5G has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A21 which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Samsung Galaxy A36 5G has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A21
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A21 | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 16 MP Quad | 50 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 13990 | Rs. 27999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is April 08, 2020. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A21 is Rs. 13990. The launch Date of the second phone is March 02, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is Rs. 27999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A21 has screen size of 6.5 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy A36 5G's 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A21 has IPS LCD Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A36 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy A36 5G has display density of 385 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A21 has only 270 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy A36 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.5% than Samsung Galaxy A21's ~ 79.3%. Samsung Galaxy A21 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A36 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A21's lower 3 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A36 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A21 (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy A21's 16 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A21 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A36 5G's 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A21 | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Galaxy A21 | SM-A366EZKJINS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | April 08, 2020 | March 02, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.7 x 167.8 x 8.1 mm | 78.2 x 162.9 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 195 g |
| Colors | Lavender, Black, White, Lime | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 270 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 79.3% | ~ 86.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |
| Features | 1200 nits Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), TDD Sub6: N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes, Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | 6 Generations of OS Upgrades and up to 6 Years of Security Updates, Samsung Knox Vault, Awesome Intelligence (Ai Mobile), Circle to Search, Erase | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 16 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 123˚, 1/4.0", 1.12µm 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | AR Zone, Bixby Vision, Food, Fun, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Super slow-Mo, Video |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | One UI 7 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Adreno 710 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Video Playback Time | 29 hours | |