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Precise Analysis: Pros and Cons of Samsung Galaxy A36 5G and Honor X9d
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
VS
Honor X9d
Specifications
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
VS
Honor X9d
Build Quality
| Device Height | 162.9 mm (6.41 inches) | 161.9 mm (6.37 inches) |
| Device Width | 78.2 mm (3.08 inches) | 76.1 mm (3 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 7.4 mm (0.29 inches) | 7.9 mm (0.31 inches) |
| Device Weight | 195 g (6.88 oz) | 193 g (6.81 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP67 | IP69 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Vapor chamber | |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | Plastic |
| Frame Construction | Plastic | Plastic |
| Available Color Options | White, Black, Green, Purple | Black, Gold, Green, Brown |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-display | Yes, in-display |
| Display Coverage | 86.5% | 90.8% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 2400 MHz | 2300 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-A520)- 3 cores at 2.2 GHz: Kryo Gold (Cortex-A720)- 1 core at 2.3 GHz: Kryo Prime (Cortex-A720) |
| Production Details | Samsung | TSMC |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 4 nanometers | 4 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Hexagon | Hexagon |
| Graphics Processor | Adreno 710 | Adreno 810 |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1010 MHz | 895 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 256 | 256 |
| Computational Performance | ~517.1 GFLOPS | ~458.2 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 2133 MHz | |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 |
| 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 9.0 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 10:13 hr | |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 16:02 hr | |
| Standby Battery Duration | 115 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 50 megapixels | 108 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | Digital | Digital |
| Camera Flash | LED | 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° | |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Ultrawide: 8 MP 3) Macro: 5 MP | 1) Standard: 108 MP 2) Ultrawide: 5 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 3184 x 2388 | 3456 x 4608 |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.5 |
| Front Camera Sensor | GalaxyCore GC12A2 | CMOS |
| Front Camera Autofocus | No | No |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 2160p (4K) at 30 FPS | 1080p (Full HD) 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 | No |
| 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 | September 2025 |
| Initial Pricing | $399 | $350 |
| 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 | 89 |
| Camera Rating | 68* | 71* |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 29 | 67* |
| Battery Rating | 83 | 100* |
| Connectivity Rating | 78 | 73 |
| Overall Review Score | 67* | 75* |
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 X9d
$350.00 USD
EUR
294.25
INR
31,708.15
NGN
473,760.56
JPY
54,121.20
MYR
1,373.30
CNY
2,421.55
ZAR
5,580.26
RUB
27,053.18
GBP
256.34
CHF
268.63
