Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A36 vs Realme 16
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A36 and Realme 16: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Realme.
The verdict
Your pick: Realme 16, ahead on Design & display and Battery & charging. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A36 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Camera | 6.6 | 6.4 |
| Connectivity | 8.1 | 7.2 |
| Battery & charging | 6.6 | 7.2 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A36, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.3
- SIM Configurations
- Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM
- Body Thickness
- 7.4 mm
- against 8.1 mm
Realme 16, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Peak Display Brightness
- 4,500 nits
- against 1,900 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 397 ppi
- against 385 ppi
- Weight
- 183 g
- against 195 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A36 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 710 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.5 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 613,492 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,007 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,917 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 2×2.5 GHz Cortex-A76 and 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 912 | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A36 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Lavender, Black, White, Lime, Green, Grey | White, Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm Best value | 8.1 mm |
| Body Width | 78.2 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Body Height | 162.9 mm | 158.3 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 183 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 86.5 % | 88.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | IP68, IP69K Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m Best value | 0.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | C |
| Repairability Class | C | B Best value |
| Drop Test Count | 90 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A36 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | C | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 60 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 41 h | 72 h Best value |
| Charge cycles | 2,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A36 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 18.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,900 nits | 4,500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.57″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,372 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 385 ppi | 397 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs Level 5, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | HDR, 2160Hz PWM, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, AGC DT-Star D+ |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A36 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A36 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A36 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 6 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A36 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM Best value | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G, UMTS |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, eSIM, VoLTE, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Virtual Proximity Sensing, USB Host 2.0 | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.07 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.24 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.53 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.29 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 2,900 Mbps | 3,300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 1,600 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A36 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, aptX HD, LHDC |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A36 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 379 € | — |
| Model numbers | SM-A366E, SM-A366E/DS, SM-A366B, SM-A366B/DS, SM-A366U, SM-A366U1, SM-A366W | RMX5171 |
