Galaxy A36 5G
Galaxy Z Flip7
🏆 Verdict
Galaxy Z Flip7 is the better pick overall by 12.3 points, leading in Performance, Display and Updates. Galaxy A36 5G remains a strong contender elsewhere.
Galaxy A36 5G offers more for the money ($399 vs $1,099 at launch).
By category
Performance
Galaxy Z Flip7 is faster with the Samsung Exynos 2500 (performance index 84 vs 38). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use. Galaxy Z Flip7 has more RAM (12 GB vs 8 GB), which helps multitasking.
Camera
Galaxy A36 5G has the higher-resolution selfie camera (12 MP vs 10 MP).
Battery
Galaxy A36 5G's battery is 700 mAh larger (5,000 vs 4,300 mAh), about 16% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
Galaxy A36 5G charges faster over cable (45W vs 25W). Only Galaxy Z Flip7 supports wireless charging.
Display
Galaxy Z Flip7 has the larger screen (6.9" vs 6.7"). Galaxy Z Flip7's screen gets brighter (2,600 vs 1,200 nits), which shows outdoors.
Build & durability
Galaxy Z Flip7 is rated IP48 vs IP67 on the other.
Updates
Galaxy Z Flip7 should get OS updates for longer (7 vs 6 years, per the maker's policy at launch).
Specifications
| Galaxy A36 5G | Galaxy Z Flip7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2500 |
| 6 GB / 8 GB | RAM | 12 GB |
| 128 GB / 256 GB | Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB |
| 6.7" Super AMOLED | Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 2340×1080 (385 ppi) | Resolution | 2520×1080 (397 ppi) |
| 1,200 nits | Peak brightness | 2,600 nits |
| 50 MP | Main camera | 50 MP |
| 8 MP | Ultrawide | 12 MP |
| None | Telephoto | None |
| 12 MP | Front camera | 10 MP |
| 5,000 mAh | Battery | 4,300 mAh |
| 45 W | Wired charging | 25 W |
| None | Wireless charging | 15 W |
| IP67 | Water & dust rating | IP48 |
| plastic | Frame | aluminium |
| 195 g | Weight | 188 g |
| 6 years | OS updates (estimated) | 7 years |
| $399 | Launch price | $1,099 |
| 2025-03 | Released | 2025-07 |
Official source: Galaxy A36 5G · Official source: Galaxy Z Flip7
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 Z Flip7
Pros
- Faster chip (Samsung Exynos 2500)
- 12 GB RAM
- 15W wireless charging
- 2,600 nits peak
Cons
- No optical telephoto
- Smaller battery
- Slower charging (25W)
- Only IP48 rated
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.