Samsung Galaxy A Galaxy A36 Black 256GB
Samsung
74 Overall Score
vs
Google Pixel Pixel 10a Obsidian 128GB
Google
90 Overall Score
Scores
Battery Life
Budget
Gaming
Business
Foldable
Rugged
Flagship
Compact
Photography
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy A Galaxy A36 | Google Pixel Pixel 10a | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.6 | 6.3 |
| Display Type | AMOLED★ | OLED |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 1080 x 2424 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1900 nits | 3000 nits★ |
| HDR | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Octa-Core | 3.1 GHz |
| Processor Model | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 for Galaxy | Google Tensor G4 |
| CPU Cores | 8★ | — |
| CPU Speed | 2.40 | 3.10★ |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB★ |
| Storage | 256 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP★ | 48 MP |
| Camera Count | 2 | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 13 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | 10x★ | — |
| Video | UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) | @30fps | 4K |
| OIS | ✓★ | — |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,100 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 45W★ | 30W |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Fast Charging | Super Fast Charging | 0 |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 6 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| SIM | eSIM, Nano SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP67 | IP68★ |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | — |
| Fingerprint | Yes | Yes |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy A Galaxy A36 Black 256GB
- Strong battery (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong camera (81th percentile)81th %ile
- Strong display (79th percentile)
Google Pixel Pixel 10a Obsidian 128GB
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong battery (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy A Galaxy A36 Black 256GB0.155score per dollar
vs
Google Pixel Pixel 10a Obsidian 128GB0.200score per dollar
Google Pixel Pixel 10a Obsidian 128GB offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Google Pixel Pixel 10a
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 40 specs.
