Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A26 5G. Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 35999 | Rs. 27990 |
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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. 35999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 02, 2025. The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy A26 5G is Rs. 27990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy A26 5G's 6.7 inch screen. There is Super AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Both have same 385 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy A26 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.7% than Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 86.5%. Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A26 5G 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 Samsung Galaxy A26 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A26 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 50 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A26 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy A26 5G 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 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A366EZKJINS | SM-A266E, SM-A266E/DS, SM-A266E/DSN, SM-A266B, SM-A266B/DS, SM-A266B/DSN, SM-A266U, SM-A266U1 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 02, 2025 | March 02, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.2 x 162.9 x 7.4 mm | 77.5 x 164 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 200 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Lavender, Black, White, Lime | Black, White, Mint, Peach Pink |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.5% | ~ 86.7% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Features | 1200 nits Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| 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) | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| 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 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Aaccelerometer, Gyro, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| 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 | |
| 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) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 27mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4", 1.12µm 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| 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, HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | One UI 7 | One UI 7 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| 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 | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast charging |
| Video Playback Time | 29 hours | |