Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Apple iPhone 14 Plus. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 14 Plus has better resolution of 2778 x 1284 than Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 14 Plus
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Apple iPhone 14 Plus |
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4325 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 36999 | Rs. 69900 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 02, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 36999. The launch Date of the second phone is September 07, 2022. The cost of Apple iPhone 14 Plus is Rs. 69900.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Apple iPhone 14 Plus's 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Apple iPhone 14 Plus has OLED Screen type. Apple's phone has display density of 458 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone 14 Plus has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 14 Plus's lower 6 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Apple iPhone 14 Plus (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Apple iPhone 14 Plus's 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has version 15 Android Operating System where as Apple iPhone 14 Plus has version v16 iOS Operating System.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Apple iPhone 14 Plus |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A366EZKJINS | iPhone 14 Plus |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano + eSIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 02, 2025 | September 07, 2022 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.2 x 162.9 x 7.4 mm | 78.1 x 160.8 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 203 g |
| Colors | Lavender, Black, White, Lime | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1284 x 2778 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 458 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.5% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |
| Features | 1200 nits Brightness | Super Retina XDR Display, HDR Display, True Tone, Wide Color (P3), Haptic Touch, 1200 Nits Max Brightness (HDR), Support for Display of Multiple Languages and Characters Simultaneously, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Small Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | 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) | 5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n77, n78, n79) |
| VoLTE | Yes | 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, v5.3 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, Lightning Port |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Barometer, Three‑axis Gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Lightning |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | 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 | Satellite Connectivity, Crash Detection |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 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) | 12 MP ƒ/1.5 (Main) 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | AR Zone, Bixby Vision, Food, Fun, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Super slow-Mo, Video | Panorama, Night Mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles, Burst Mode, Photo Geotagging |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25/30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 (Depth Sensor) TrueDepth Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | iOS v16 |
| Custom UI | One UI 7 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | Apple Bionic A15 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.22 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x3.22 GHz Avalanche + 4xX.X GHz Blizzard |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | 5‑core GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), Dolby Atmos and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX and AAX+) |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4325 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W MagSafe | |
| Video Playback Time | 29 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 100 hours | |