Google Pixel 8A vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

x Google Pixel 8A ₹37,999 Amazon	x Samsung Galaxy A36 5G ₹28,999 Samsung	Sponsored By x OnePlus Nord 5 ₹29,999 Buy Now
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4.3 ★

Google Pixel 8A

₹37,999

Amazon

4.2 ★

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

₹28,999

Samsung

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Expert Score
8.2/10By Expert	8.1/10By Expert	--
Processor
Google Tensor G3 Nona Core	Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Octa core	Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Octa core
RAM & Storage
8 GB RAM 128 GB Storage	8 GB RAM 128 GB Storage	8 GB RAM 256 GB Storage
Camera
64+13 MP Rear 13 MP Front	50+8+5 MP Rear 12 MP Front	50+8 MP Rear 50 MP Front
Display
6.1″ (15.49 cm) 120Hz OLED	6.7″ (17.02 cm) 120Hz Super AMOLED	6.83″ (17.35 cm) 144Hz AMOLED
Battery
4492 mAh \| 18W Fast Charging	5000 mAh \| 45W Fast Charging	6800 mAh \| 80W Fast Charging
Price
₹ 37,999 Amazon	₹ 28,999 Samsung	₹ 29,999 Buy Now
₹ 37,999 Flipkart	₹ 29,499 Amazon	₹ 31,999 Amazon
Not Available in any other store	₹ 30,999 Flipkart	Not Available in any other store

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Pros & Cons

PROS

Excellent display quality, 120HzCompact form factor, easy to carryClean UI, long software promiseGreat camera performance, impressive portrait modeUseful AI tools at the disposalDecent battery life for a small phone

Sleek form factor, comfortable to holdUnique design, looks appealingEveryday performance is greatSoftware is snappy, fluidGood images in daylight conditionsSolid battery life

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CONS

Thick bezels on the displayHeats up under loadOnly one RAM optionArchaic charging speeds, no charger includedOverpriced

Low-light camera performance could have been betterPrice could have been more aggresive

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Reviews

8.2/10 by Robin John | 05 Jun 2024

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8.1/10 by Shimul Sood | 13 Mar 2025

Should you buy the Samsung Galaxy A36 in 2025? Samsung has given it a fresh design, finally setting it apart from the flagship S series. Some may call it a downgrade, but honestly, it was time for the A-series to have its own identity. The camera module is oddly charming, and the sleeker form factor is a welcome upgrade. For daily use, it’s smooth, reliable, and fuss-free. But if gaming is your priority, the Realme GT 6 or OnePlus 12R would be better picks. The cameras deliver sharp shots in most conditions, though image processing can be hit or miss. Overall, it’s a solid choice for those who want longevity, a clean software experience, and a slim design—if only Samsung had been a bit more generous with the pricing.

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Users Ratings

4.3/5 Based on 6,437 Ratings

65% (4,203)

19% (1,208)

5% (346)

2% (152)

8% (528)

4.2/5 Based on 859 Ratings

60% (516)

22% (188)

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3% (25)

8% (68)

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Performance

8	7.5	8
Chipset
Google Tensor G3	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SM8635
CPU
3GHz, Single core, Cortex X3 2.45GHz, Quad core, Cortex A715 2.15GHz, Quad core, Cortex A510	2.4GHz, Quad core, Cortex A78 1.8GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55	3GHz, Single core, Cortex X4 2.8GHz, Quad core, Cortex A720 2GHz, Tri core, Cortex A520
Architecture
64-bit	64-bit	64-bit
Secondary Processor
Titan M2	NA	NA
Fabrication
4 nm	4 nm	4 nm
RAM
8 GB	8 GB	8 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5X	LPDDR4X	LPDDR5X
Graphics (GPU)
Immortalis-G715s MC10	Adreno 710	Adreno 735
No Of Cores
NA	8 (Octa Core)	8 (Octa Core)

Design

8	8.5	8.5
Height
5.99 inches (152.1 mm)	6.41 inches (162.7 mm)	6.43 inches (163.4 mm)
Width
2.86 inches (72.7 mm)	3.07 inches (78 mm)	3.03 inches (77 mm)
Thickness
0.35 inches (8.9 mm)	0.29 inches (7.4 mm)	0.32 inches (8.1 mm)
Weight
189 grams	195 grams	211 grams
Colors
Aloe, Bay, Porcelain, Obsidian	Awesome Black, Awesome Lavender, Awesome White	Marble Sands, Dry Ice, Phantom Grey
Water Resistant
Yes, Water resistant (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1 meter), IP67	Yes, Water resistant (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1 meter), IP67	Yes, Splash proof, IP65

Display

8	8.5	8.5
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels	1080 x 2340 pixels	1272 x 2800 pixels
Aspect Ratio
20:9	19.5:9	19.8:9
Display Type
OLED, Always-On display	Super AMOLED, Always-On display, Blue light filter	AMOLED, Aqua Touch, Auto-Brightness, Blue light filter
Size
6.1 inches (15.49 cms)	6.7 inches (17.02 cms)	6.83 inches (17.35 cms)
Pixel Density
431 pixels per inch (ppi)	385 pixels per inch (ppi)	450 pixels per inch (ppi)
Color Reproduction
16M Colors	16M Colors	1B Colors
Display Refresh Rate
120Hz	120Hz	144Hz

Camera

8.5	7.5	7.5
Rear camera setup
Dual	Triple	Dual
Rear camera (Primary)
64 MP resolutionWide Angle (80° FoV) lensf/1.89 aperture26 mm focal length 1.73" sensor size0.8µm pixel size	50 MP resolutionWide Angle lensf/1.8 aperture1.96" sensor size	50 MP resolutionWide Angle (84° FoV) lensf/1.8 aperture24 mm focal length 1.56" sensor size1µm pixel size
Rear camera (Secondary)
13 MP resolutionUltra-Wide Angle lensf/2.2 aperture1.12µm pixel size	8 MP resolutionUltra-Wide Angle lensf/2.2 aperture4.0" sensor size1.12µm pixel size	8 MP resolutionUltra-Wide Angle lens15 mm focal length4.0" sensor size1.12µm pixel size
Rear camera (Tertiary)
NA	5 MP resolutionMacro lensf/2.4 aperture	NA
Front camera setup
Single	Single	Single
Front camera (Primary)
13 MP resolutionUltra-Wide Angle (96° FoV) lensf/2.2 aperture20 mm focal length1.12µm pixel size	12 MP resolutionWide Angle lensf/2.2 aperture	50 MP resolutionWide Angle (90° FoV) lensf/2.0 aperture21 mm focal length2.75" sensor size0.64µm pixel size
Sensor
NA	NA	CMOS image sensor
Flash
Dual LED Rear flash	LED Rear flash	LED Rear flashScreen Front flash
Video Resolution (Rear)
3840x2160 @ 30 fps1920x1080 @ 30 fps	3840x2160 @ 30 fps1920x1080 @ 60 fps1280x720 @ 240 fps	3840x2160 @ 60 fps1920x1080 @ 120 fps1280x720 @ 240 fps
Video Resolution (Front)
3840x2160 @ 30 fps1920x1080 @ 30 fps	3840x2160 @ 30 fps1920x1080 @ 30 fps	3840x2160 @ 60 fps1920x1080 @ 60 fps1280x720 @ 30 fps
Optical Image Stabilization(OIS)
Yes	Yes	Yes
Electric Image Stabilization (EIS)
Yes	NA	Yes
Camera Features
Auto Flash Auto Focus Face detection Touch to focus	Auto Flash Auto Focus Face detection Touch to focus	Auto Flash Auto Focus Face detection Touch to focus
Shooting Modes
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)	Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Macro Mode	Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)

Battery

7.5	8.5	8
Capacity
4492 mAh	5000 mAh	6800 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Polymer	Li-ion	NA
Quick Charging
Yes, 18W Fast Charging	Yes, 45W Super Fast Charging, 66% in 30 minutes	Yes, 80W Super VOOC Charging, 100% in 54 minutes
Wireless Charging
Yes, 7.5W Wireless Charging	No	No
Wireless Reverse Charging
No	No	No

Software

9.5	8.5	8
Operating System
Android v14	Android v15	Android v15
Custom UI
No	Samsung One UI	Oxygen OS

Storage

Internal Storage
128 GB	128 GB	256 GB
Storage Type
UFS 3.1	UFS 2.2	UFS 3.1
External Storage
No	No	No

Connectivity

SIM Configuration
Dual SIM SIM1: Nano SIM2: eSIM	Dual SIM SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano	Single SIM SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano
Network
SIM1: 5G, 4GSIM2: 5G, 4G	SIM1: 5G, 4GSIM2: 5G, 4G	SIM1: 5G, 4GSIM2: 5G, 4G
Voice over LTE(VoLTE)
Yes	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes, with a/ac/ax/ax 6GHz/b/g/n/n 5GHz, MIMO	Yes, with a/ac/ax/ax 6GHz/b/g/n/n 5GHz, MIMO	Yes, with a/ac/ax/b/g/n/n 5GHz, MIMO
Wi-fi features
Mobile Hotspot	Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot	Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth
Bluetooth v5.3	Bluetooth v5.4	Bluetooth v5.4
USB
3.2, USB Type-C, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB On-The-Go	USB 2.0, USB Type-C, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB On-The-Go	USB 2.0, USB Type-C, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB On-The-Go
USB OTG Support
Yes	Yes	Yes
GPS
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass	Yes with A-GPS, Glonass	Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
NFC
Yes	Yes	Yes

Sound

8.5	8	8
Speaker
Yes	Yes	Yes
Audio Jack
Yes, USB Type-C	Yes, USB Type-C	Yes, USB Type-C
Video Player
Yes, Video Formats: MP4	Yes, Video Formats: 3G2, 3GP, AVI, M4V, MKV, MP4, WebM	Yes, Video Formats: 3GP, AVI, HEVC, MKV, MOV, MP4, VP8, VP9
Speaker Features
NA	Dolby Atmos	NA

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor
Yes	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Position
On-screen	On-screen	On-screen
Fingerprint Sensor Type
Optical	Optical	Optical
Other Sensor
Light sensorProximity sensorAccelerometerBarometerGyroscope	Light sensorProximity sensorAccelerometerCompassGyroscope	Light sensorProximity sensorAccelerometerCompassGyroscope

Antutu Benchmark Scores

Overall
745,383	638,436	1,485,777
CPU
160,990	201,784	399,464
GPU
303,382	154,946	517,310
Memory
128,158	139,994	272,433
UX
152,853	141,712	296,570

Geekbench Benchmark Scores

Single-core
727	1,008	1,992
Multi-core
2,826	2,893	5,079
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