Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A36 5G. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 has better resolution of 2184 x 1968 than Samsung Galaxy A36 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
| Name | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 8 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 50 MP + 12 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 179999 | Rs. 27699 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be July 09, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is Rs. 179999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 02, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is Rs. 27699.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 has larger screen size of 8 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A36 5G's 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 has LTPO AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A36 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy A36 5G has display density of 385 PPI & Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 has only 359 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90% than Samsung Galaxy A36 5G's ~ 86.5%. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 has 20:18 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A36 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A36 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8's 200 MP + 50 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy A36 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution.Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 has 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A36 5G's 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 17 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Z Fold 8 5G | SM-A366EZKJINS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 6 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | July 09, 2026 (Expected) | March 02, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 143.2 x 158.4 x 4.2 mm | 78.2 x 162.9 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 215 g | 195 g |
| Colors | Lavender, Black, White, Lime | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 8 inches, 1968 x 2184 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:18 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 359 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90% | ~ 86.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |
| Brightness | 3000 nits (peak) | |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+ | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | |
| Features | HDR10+ | 1200 nits Brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Foldable Display | Yes | |
| Dual Display | Yes, Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2520 pixels, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, 422 ppi | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | |
| 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, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 8 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.4 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP48 | IP67 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | E-sim Support | 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 | 200 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 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) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, panorama | AR Zone, Bixby Vision, Food, Fun, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Super slow-Mo, Video |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Cover camera) Punch Hole | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v17 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | One UI 8 | One UI 7 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 |
| CPU | 4.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | 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, APE, DSF, DFF | 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 | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |
| Video Playback Time | 29 hours | |