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Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Samsung Galaxy F36 5G: Which One Should You Buy?

Apple iPhone 17 Air edges ahead with a BeastScore of 86.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.

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Apple

Apple iPhone 17 Air

Apple iPhone 17 Air
86/ 100
Launch pricePrice on request
Samsung · 2025

Samsung Galaxy F36 5G

Samsung Galaxy F36 5G
86/ 100
Launch pricePrice on request
Head-to-head

Apple iPhone 17 Air wins 1 of 5 categories

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

Apple iPhone 17 Air
Apple iPhone 17 Air
1 win
Samsung Galaxy F36 5G
Samsung Galaxy F36 5G
1 win
At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

SpeedCameraSelfieBatteryDisplay
Apple iPhone 17 AirSamsung Galaxy F36 5G
Category winners

Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score

  • Speedfrom specsApple iPhone 17 Air
    96
    63
  • Camerafrom specsTie
    32
    32
  • VideoNot enough data
  • SelfieTie
    60
    60
  • Batteryfrom specsSamsung Galaxy F36 5G
    5
    67
  • Displayfrom specsTie
    88
    88
  • ConnectivityNot enough data
  • SecurityNot enough data
  • ValueNot enough data
Key differences
  • Samsung Galaxy F36 5G has the bigger battery5,000 mAh vs 3,149 mAh
  • Samsung Galaxy F36 5G has the bigger screen6.7" vs 6.5"
  • Apple iPhone 17 Air has more RAM12 GB vs 8 GB
  • Apple iPhone 17 Air has the faster chipApple A19 Pro vs Exynos 1380
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Why buy each phone

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Reasons to buy Apple iPhone 17 Air
  • ✓50 MP main camera
  • ✓6.5" display at 120 Hz
Reasons to buy Samsung Galaxy F36 5G
  • ✓802 g lighter (197 g), easier to hold
  • ✓Bigger 5,000 mAh battery (+1,851 mAh)
  • ✓50 MP main camera

Full specifications

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SpecificationApple iPhone 17 AirSamsung Galaxy F36 5G
1. Display & Screen
Screen typeNot listedSuper AMOLED
Screen Size6.5"6.7"
Resolution & DensityN/A 1080 x 2340 (385 ppi)
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
BrightnessN/AN/A
Screen ProtectionNot listedNot listed
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Apple iPhone 17 Air Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorApple A19 Pro Exynos 1380
CPU CoresNot listedNot listed
GPU GraphicsNot listedNot listed
Operating SystemiOS 18 Android 15 15
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory12 GB LPDDR8 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage1024 GB256 GB
Storage SpeedNot listedNot listed
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera50 MP, 50MP Main + Depth Sensor50 MP, 50MP Main + Depth Sensor
Telephoto ZoomNone (digital zoom only)None (digital zoom only)
Ultrawide CameraN/AN/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video
Main Camera Video
Not listed
Not listed
Front Video
Not listed
Not listed
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens16 MP16 MP
7. Body & Dimensions
DimensionsN/AN/A
WeightN/A197 g
Build MaterialsNot listedNot listed
SIM TypeNot listedNot listed
Water ResistanceNot listedNot listed
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Samsung Galaxy F36 5G Wins Battery
Battery Capacity3,149 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired Fast ChargingN/A25W wired fast charging
Wireless ChargingNot listedNot listed
Reverse ChargingNot listedNot listed
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerNot listedNot listed
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi StandardNot listedNot listed
BluetoothNot listedv5.3
USB Port & SpeedNot listedUSB Type-C 2.0
NFCYesYes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsNot listedNot listed
Satellite FeaturesNot listedNot listed
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsNot listedNot listed
Launch PricePrice on requestPrice on request
Our verdict

Apple iPhone 17 Air wins — BeastScore 86.0/100

After comparing all the specs, Apple iPhone 17 Air is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: More system memory: 12GB RAM vs max 8GB.

Buy Apple iPhone 17 Air if you want

More system memory: 12GB RAM vs max 8GB

Buy Samsung Galaxy F36 5G if you want

Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+1,851 mAh more) · Significantly faster wired charging: 25W vs max 0W

Common questions

Which is better: Apple iPhone 17 Air or Samsung Galaxy F36 5G?

Apple iPhone 17 Air leads with an overall BeastScore of 86.0/100 compared to Samsung Galaxy F36 5G (86.0/100), driven by advantages in More system memory: 12GB RAM vs max 8GB.

What are the main battery and display differences between Apple iPhone 17 Air and Samsung Galaxy F36 5G?

Apple iPhone 17 Air has a 6.5-inch display and 3149 mAh battery. Samsung Galaxy F36 5G has a 6.7-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.

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