Galaxy A36 5G
Galaxy S25 Edge
🏆 Verdict
Galaxy S25 Edge is the better pick overall by 19.4 points, leading in Performance, Build & durability and Display. 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 $1,099 at launch).
By category
Performance
Galaxy S25 Edge is faster with the Snapdragon 8 Elite (performance index 96 vs 38). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use. Galaxy S25 Edge has more RAM (12 GB vs 8 GB), which helps multitasking.
Camera
Galaxy S25 Edge's main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP. More pixels help cropping and digital zoom, but final quality depends on sensor size and processing.
Battery
Galaxy A36 5G's battery is 1,100 mAh larger (5,000 vs 3,900 mAh), about 28% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
Galaxy A36 5G charges faster over cable (45W vs 25W). Only Galaxy S25 Edge supports wireless charging.
Display
Galaxy S25 Edge's screen gets brighter (2,600 vs 1,200 nits), which shows outdoors. Galaxy S25 Edge's screen is sharper (513 vs 385 ppi).
Build & durability
Galaxy S25 Edge is rated IP68 vs IP67 on the other. Galaxy S25 Edge has a titanium frame. Galaxy S25 Edge is 32 g lighter.
Updates
Galaxy S25 Edge should get OS updates for longer (7 vs 6 years, per the maker's policy at launch).
Specifications
| Galaxy A36 5G | Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| 6 GB / 8 GB | RAM | 12 GB |
| 128 GB / 256 GB | Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB |
| 6.7" Super AMOLED | Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 2340×1080 (385 ppi) | Resolution | 3120×1440 (513 ppi) |
| 1,200 nits | Peak brightness | 2,600 nits |
| 50 MP | Main camera | 200 MP |
| 8 MP | Ultrawide | 12 MP |
| None | Telephoto | None |
| 12 MP | Front camera | 12 MP |
| 5,000 mAh | Battery | 3,900 mAh |
| 45 W | Wired charging | 25 W |
| None | Wireless charging | 15 W |
| IP67 | Water & dust rating | IP68 |
| plastic | Frame | titanium |
| 195 g | Weight | 163 g |
| 6 years | OS updates (estimated) | 7 years |
| $399 | Launch price | $1,099 |
| 2025-03 | Released | 2025-05 |
Official source: Galaxy A36 5G · Official source: Galaxy S25 Edge
Galaxy A36 5G
Pros
- 5,000 mAh battery
- 45W charging
- Lower price ($399)
Cons
- Slower chip
- No optical telephoto
- No wireless charging
- Dimmer screen
Galaxy S25 Edge
Pros
- Faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite)
- 12 GB RAM
- 200 MP main camera
- 15W wireless charging
- 2,600 nits peak
Cons
- No optical telephoto
- Smaller battery
- Slower charging (25W)
- Pricier ($1,099)
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.