Galaxy A36 5G
Galaxy S24
🏆 Verdict
Galaxy S24 is the better pick overall by 16.2 points, leading in Performance, Build & durability and Camera. The gap is large; Galaxy A36 5G only makes sense for a lower price or one specific feature.
Galaxy A36 5G offers more for the money ($399 vs $799 at launch).
By category
Performance
Galaxy S24 is faster with the Samsung Exynos 2400 (performance index 74 vs 38). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use.
Camera
Only Galaxy S24 has an optical 3× telephoto; the other relies on digital zoom.
Battery
Galaxy A36 5G's battery is 1,000 mAh larger (5,000 vs 4,000 mAh), about 25% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
Galaxy A36 5G charges faster over cable (45W vs 25W). Only Galaxy S24 supports wireless charging.
Display
Galaxy A36 5G has the larger screen (6.7" vs 6.2"). Galaxy S24's screen gets brighter (2,600 vs 1,200 nits), which shows outdoors.
Build & durability
Galaxy S24 is rated IP68 vs IP67 on the other. Galaxy S24 is 28 g lighter.
Updates
Galaxy S24 should get OS updates for longer (7 vs 6 years, per the maker's policy at launch).
Specifications
| Galaxy A36 5G | Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2400 |
| 6 GB / 8 GB | RAM | 8 GB |
| 128 GB / 256 GB | Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB |
| 6.7" Super AMOLED | Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 2340×1080 (385 ppi) | Resolution | 2340×1080 (416 ppi) |
| 1,200 nits | Peak brightness | 2,600 nits |
| 50 MP | Main camera | 50 MP |
| 8 MP | Ultrawide | 12 MP |
| None | Telephoto | 10 MP · 3× |
| 12 MP | Front camera | 12 MP |
| 5,000 mAh | Battery | 4,000 mAh |
| 45 W | Wired charging | 25 W |
| None | Wireless charging | 15 W |
| IP67 | Water & dust rating | IP68 |
| plastic | Frame | aluminium |
| 195 g | Weight | 167 g |
| 6 years | OS updates (estimated) | 7 years |
| $399 | Launch price | $799 |
| 2025-03 | Released | 2024-01 |
Official source: Galaxy A36 5G · Official source: Galaxy S24
Galaxy A36 5G
Pros
- 5,000 mAh battery
- 45W charging
- 6.7" screen
- Lower price ($399)
Cons
- Slower chip
- No optical telephoto
- No wireless charging
- Dimmer screen
Galaxy S24
Pros
- Faster chip (Samsung Exynos 2400)
- 3× optical zoom
- 15W wireless charging
- 2,600 nits peak
- IP68 rated
Cons
- Smaller battery
- Slower charging (25W)
- Pricier ($799)
How is the score calculated?
Each phone gets 0–100 points in seven categories (performance, camera, battery, charging, display, build, updates), computed only from its published specs, then combined with fixed, published weights. A gap under 2.5 points counts as a tie. The performance index is an estimate based on benchmark results published at launch.
Figures come from the manufacturers’ official pages. Some specs vary by market. We do not sell devices or earn commissions.