Samsung Galaxy A36 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Samsung Galaxy A36 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $330 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 52/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A36 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 840,353).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A36
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes Samsung Galaxy A36 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $999
- Overall rating 52/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 3000
- Lighter: 190g vs 195g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A36 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 18 points higher (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 55/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A36 — 40/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 50/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Samsung Galaxy A36 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A36 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 840353 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1900 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A36 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Samsung Galaxy A36 by 73.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $669. Samsung Galaxy A36 was $669 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Samsung Galaxy A36 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A36 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A36 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A36 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy A36 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A36 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A36 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A36 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.