Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A33 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A33 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A33 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 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 Samsung Galaxy A33 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A33 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 35999 | Rs. 25849 |
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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. 35999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 17, 2022. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A33 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 25849.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.4 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. There is Super AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Samsung Galaxy A33 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 411 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.5% than Samsung Galaxy A33 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 83.7%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
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 A33 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A33 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy A33 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A33 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) 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 has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 12 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A33 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A366EZKJINS | Galaxy A33 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 02, 2025 | March 17, 2022 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.2 x 162.9 x 7.4 mm | 74 x 159.7 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 186 g |
| Colors | Lavender, Black, White, Lime | |
| 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 | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 411 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.5% | ~ 83.7% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | 1200 nits Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| 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 |
| 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, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| 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) | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| 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 @ 30 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) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | One UI 7 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | Samsung Exynos 1280 |
| 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 | |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | |
| 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, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Video Playback Time | 29 hours | |