Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) vs Google Pixel 6A
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Google Pixel 6A. In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 6A has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Google Pixel 6A |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.14 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4410 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 12.2 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 15499 | Rs. 24999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is June 27, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 15499. The launch Date of the second phone is May 11, 2022. The cost of Google Pixel 6A is Rs. 24999.
Display comparison
Google Pixel 6A has screen size of 6.14 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Google Pixel 6A has OLED Screen type. Google's phone has display density of 424 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86% than Google's phone ~ 84.93%. Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Google Pixel 6A has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Google Pixel 6A's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Google Pixel 6A's 12.2 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy M36 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 Google Pixel 6A's 8 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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| Name | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Google Pixel 6A |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Galaxy M36 (SM-M366B/DS) | Pixel 6A |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+eSIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | June 27, 2025 | May 11, 2022 |
| In The Box | Smartphone, Data Cable (C to C), SIM Ejection PIN, Quick Start Guide | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.7 mm | 71.8 x 152.2 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 197 g | 178 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Orange Haze, Velvet Black, Serene Green | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.14 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 424 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86% | ~ 84.93% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | HDR Support | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G* FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N8(900), N28(700) 5G* TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), 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, SISO, 1024-QAM | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer, Ambient Light, Barometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | USB Type-C |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, IP67 | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | AI Object Eraser, Image Clipper, Edit Suggestion, Google Gemini Live, 2 m Fall Endurance | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 12.2 MP ƒ/1.7 (Main) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 8 MP ƒ/2 Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | One UI 7 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Google Tensor |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | 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 | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Speaker Type | Stereo | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4410 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Video Playback Time | 17 hours | |