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Head-to-Head: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G vs Apple iPhone 16e
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
VS
Apple iPhone 16e
Specifications
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
VS
Apple iPhone 16e
Build Quality
| Device Height | 162.9 mm (6.41 inches) | 146.7 mm (5.78 inches) |
| Device Width | 78.2 mm (3.08 inches) | 71.5 mm (2.81 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 7.4 mm (0.29 inches) | 7.8 mm (0.31 inches) |
| Device Weight | 195 g (6.88 oz) | 167 g (5.89 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP67 | IP68 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Vapor chamber | |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | Glass |
| Frame Construction | Plastic | Metal |
| Available Color Options | White, Black, Green, Purple | White, Black |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-display | No |
| Display Coverage | 86.5% | 87.1% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Apple A18 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 2400 MHz | 4040 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (4 + 4) | 6 (2 + 4) |
| CPU Architecture | - 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A55- 4 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A78 | - 4 cores at 2.42 GHz: Sawtooth- 2 cores at 4.05 GHz: Everest |
| Production Details | Samsung | TSMC |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 4 nanometers | 3 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Hexagon | Neural Engine |
| Graphics Processor | Adreno 710 | Apple A18 GPU |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1010 MHz | 1490 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 256 | 640 |
| Computational Performance | ~517.1 GFLOPS | ~1907 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 2133 MHz | |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 4 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 15 | iOS 18.3 (Can be upgraded to iOS 26.2) |
| Read-Only Memory | One UI 7.0 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 10:13 hr | 11:59 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 16:02 hr | 15:01 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 115 hr | 127 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 50 megapixels | 48 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | Digital | Digital |
| Camera Flash | LED | Dual LED |
| 8K Video Support | No | No |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 30FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 240 FPS (720p) | 240 FPS (1080p) |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 123° | |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Ultrawide: 8 MP 3) Macro: 5 MP | 1) Standard: 48 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode | - Bokeh mode |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 3184 x 2388 | 4032 x 3024 |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.2 | f/1.9 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 23 mm | |
| Front Camera Sensor | GalaxyCore GC12A2 | Sony IMX714 |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/3.6" (≈ 0.28 inch) | |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 1 micron | |
| Front Camera Autofocus | No | Phase autofocus |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 2160p (4K) at 30 FPS | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | No | Yes |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 2 | 1 |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM Capability | Yes | Yes |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | No |
| 2G Network Support | GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 | GSM/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz |
| 3G Network Support | UMTS B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B4 (AWS), B5 (850), B8 (900) | UMTS/HSPA+ 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz |
| 4G Network Support | LTE B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B4 (AWS), B5 (850), B7 (2600), B8 (900), B12 (700), B17 (700), B20 (800), B25 (1900), B26 (850), B28 (700), B38 (2600), B40 (2300), B41 (2500), B66 (AWS-3) | LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Stereo | Stereo |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Advanced Audio Processing | Yes | Yes |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Mid-range | Flagship |
| Announcement Date | March 2025 | February 2025 |
| Initial Pricing | $399 | $599 |
| Sensor List | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Barometer - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Face Recognition sensor |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 87 | 71 |
| Camera Rating | 68* | 74* |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 29 | 70 |
| Battery Rating | 83 | 81 |
| Connectivity Rating | 78 | 78 |
| Overall Review Score | 67* | 79* |
Phone Price Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
$399.00 USD
EUR
335.40
INR
36,214.84
NGN
543,052.93
JPY
62,306.64
MYR
1,569.87
CNY
2,764.87
ZAR
6,350.01
RUB
30,778.10
GBP
291.99
CHF
306.63
Apple iPhone 16e
$599.00 USD
EUR
503.52
INR
54,367.64
NGN
815,259.91
JPY
93,538.04
MYR
2,356.77
CNY
4,150.77
ZAR
9,532.97
RUB
46,205.72
GBP
438.35
CHF
460.33
