Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A51 (8GB RAM + 128GB). Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A51 (8GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A51 (8GB RAM + 128GB) | 
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | 
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.5 in | 
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB | 
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | 
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple | 48 MP Quad | 
| Price | Rs. 33499 | Rs. 20499 | 
The launch Date of the first phone is March 02, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 33499. The launch Date of the second phone is January 29, 2020 . The cost of Samsung Galaxy A51 (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 20499.
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A51 (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.5 inch screen. There is Super AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Samsung Galaxy A51 (8GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 405 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy A51 (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 87.4% 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 A51 (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A51 (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A51 (8GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy A51 (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A51 (8GB RAM + 128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 12 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 10 version.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A51 (8GB RAM + 128GB) | 
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A366EZKJINS | Galaxy A51 | 
| 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 | March 02, 2025 | January 29, 2020 | 
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.2 x 162.9 x 7.4 mm | 73.6 x 158.5 x 7.9 mm | 
| Weight | 195 g | 172 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 | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | 
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 405 PPI | 
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.5% | ~ 87.4% | 
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |
| Features | 1200 nits Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole | 
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | 
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | 
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | |
| 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 | 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, v5.0 | 
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | 
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | 
| 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, Proximity, Compass | 
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes | 
| NFC | 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 | 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/2 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Depth Sensor) | 
| OIS | Yes | |
| 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 | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED | 
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 32 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 v10, upgradable to v11 | 
| Custom UI | One UI 7 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | Samsung Exynos 9611 | 
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 
| Core Details | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 | 
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Mali-G72 MP3 | 
| Java | No | No | 
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 | 
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | Yes | 
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes | 
| FM Radio | No | Yes | 
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes | 
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery | 
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging | 
| Video Playback Time | 29 hours | |