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Galaxy A36 vs Galaxy A57 5G

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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· 2025

Galaxy A36

$399

84.8/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

84.8

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera88/100

Battery86/100

· 2026

Galaxy A57 5G

$549

84.8/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

84.8

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera88/100

Battery86/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Galaxy A36:

✓$150 lower launch MSRP ($399 vs $549)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.7" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy Galaxy A57 5G:

✓16g lighter chassis (179g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.7" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Galaxy A36	Galaxy A57 5G
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen Size	6.7"	6.7"
Resolution & Density	2340x1080 (385 ppi)	2340x1080 (385 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	1,900 nits peak	1,900 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 15	Android 16
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB	128GB / 256GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.8, OIS	50 MP, f/1.8, OIS
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	8 MP, f/2.2	8 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	12 MP, f/2.2	12 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm	161.7 x 76.7 x 6.9 mm
Weight	195 g	179 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP67	IP67
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	45W wired fast charging	45W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth	5.3	5.3
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 2.0	USB-C 2.0
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$399	$549

Editorial Lab Verdict

Galaxy A36 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 84.8/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Galaxy A36 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 88/100 camera rating.

When to buy Galaxy A36:

Lower launch price: $399 (save $150)

When to buy Galaxy A57 5G:

Lighter body: 179g (16g lighter in hand)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy A36 vs Galaxy A57 5G

Which phone is better: Galaxy A36 or Galaxy A57 5G?

Galaxy A36 leads with an overall BeastScore of 84.8/100 compared to Galaxy A57 5G (84.8/100), driven by advantages in Lower launch price: $399 (save $150).

What are the primary battery and display differences between Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A57 5G?

Galaxy A36 is equipped with a 6.7-inch display and 5000 mAh battery, while Galaxy A57 5G features a 6.7-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A57 5G?

In lab hardware evaluations, Galaxy A36 scores 88/100 in camera performance, while Galaxy A57 5G scores 88/100.

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

Galaxy A36 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 84.8/100

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy A36 vs Galaxy A57 5G

Which phone is better: Galaxy A36 or Galaxy A57 5G?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A57 5G?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A57 5G?

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