Side-by-side technical data
Oppo A36 vs Oppo A56 5G
Comparison between Oppo A36 and Oppo A56 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Oppo.
The verdict
Your pick: Oppo A36, ahead on Performance & hardware and Battery & charging. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | A36 | A56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.4 | 5.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.1 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
Oppo A36, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 600 nits
- against 480 nits
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 180 Hz
- against 120 Hz
Oppo A56 5G, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 372,600
- against 249,000
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G
- against GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A36 | A56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 249,000 | 372,600 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 416 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,466 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 Kryo 265 Gold cores at 2.4 GHz and 4 Kryo 265 Silver cores at 1.9 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2x 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 and 6x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | A36 | A56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | Black, Blue, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 75.7 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Body Height | 164.4 mm | 163.8 mm |
| Weight | 185 g Best value | 189.5 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.1 % Best value | 82.4 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | A36 | A56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | A36 | A56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 600 nits Best value | 480 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.56″ Best value | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 270 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, 90Hz, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass 3, Curved Glass | Water Drop Notch, Gorilla Glass 3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Touchscreen, IPS LCD |
Sensors
| Specification | A36 | A56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | A36 | A56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | A36 | A56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
Connectivity
| Specification | A36 | A56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 390 Mbps | 2,770 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 1,250 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | A36 | A56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | A36 | A56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | PESM10 | PFVM10 |
