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Exclusive Report: Reviewing Samsung Galaxy A36 5G and Honor 400 in Detail
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
VS
Honor 400
Specifications
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
VS
Honor 400
Build Quality
| Device Height | 162.9 mm (6.41 inches) | 156.5 mm (6.16 inches) |
| Device Width | 78.2 mm (3.08 inches) | 74.6 mm (2.94 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 7.4 mm (0.29 inches) | 7.3 mm (0.29 inches) |
| Device Weight | 195 g (6.88 oz) | 184 g (6.49 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP67 | IP66 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Vapor chamber | Vapor chamber |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | Plastic |
| Frame Construction | Plastic | Plastic |
| Available Color Options | White, Black, Green, Purple | Black, Silver, Gold, Blue |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-display | Yes, in-display |
| Display Coverage | 86.5% | 90.2% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 2400 MHz | 2630 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (4 + 4) | 8 (1 + 3 + 4) |
| CPU Architecture | - 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A55- 4 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A78 | - 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Kryo Silver (Cortex-A510)- 3 cores at 2.4 GHz: Kryo Gold (Cortex-A715)- 1 core at 2.63 GHz: Kryo Prime (Cortex-A715) |
| Level 3 Cache | 4 MB | |
| Production Details | Samsung | TSMC |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 4 nanometers | 4 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Hexagon | Yes |
| Graphics Processor | Adreno 710 | Adreno 720 |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1010 MHz | 975 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 256 | 512 |
| Computational Performance | ~517.1 GFLOPS | ~998.4 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 2133 MHz | 2133 MHz |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| Read-Only Memory | One UI 7.0 | MagicOS 9 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 10:13 hr | 09:20 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 16:02 hr | 12:17 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 115 hr | 121 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 50 megapixels | 200 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | Digital | Digital |
| Camera Flash | LED | Dual LED |
| 8K Video Support | No | No |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 30FPS | Up to 30FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 240 FPS (720p) | |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 123° | 112° |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Ultrawide: 8 MP 3) Macro: 5 MP | 1) Standard: 200 MP 2) Ultrawide: 12 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 12 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 3184 x 2388 | 8192 x 6144 |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.0 |
| Front Camera Sensor | GalaxyCore GC12A2 | CMOS |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 0.64 micron | |
| Front Camera Autofocus | No | Phase autofocus |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 2160p (4K) at 30 FPS | 2160p (4K) at 30 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | No | No |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | |
| 3G Network Support | UMTS B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B4 (AWS), B5 (850), B8 (900) | |
| 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) | |
| 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 | No |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Announcement Date | March 2025 | May 2025 |
| Initial Pricing | $399 | $499 |
| Sensor List | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 87 | 93 |
| Camera Rating | 68* | 84* |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 29 | 43 |
| Battery Rating | 83 | 80 |
| Connectivity Rating | 78 | 78 |
| Overall Review Score | 67* | 74* |
Phone Price Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
$399.00 USD
EUR
335.44
INR
36,147.29
NGN
540,087.04
JPY
61,698.17
MYR
1,565.56
CNY
2,760.56
ZAR
6,361.50
RUB
30,840.63
GBP
292.23
CHF
306.23
Honor 400
$499.00 USD
EUR
419.51
INR
45,206.76
NGN
675,447.20
JPY
77,161.37
MYR
1,957.93
CNY
3,452.43
ZAR
7,955.86
RUB
38,570.11
GBP
365.47
CHF
382.98
