Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A36 vs Samsung Galaxy A55
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A36 and Samsung Galaxy A55: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy A55, ahead on Performance & hardware and Camera. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 7.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.3 | 6.3 |
| Camera | 6.6 | 7.5 |
| Connectivity | 8.1 | 8.0 |
| Battery & charging | 6.5 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A36, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.3
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,900 nits
- against 1,000 nits
- Weight
- 195 g
- against 213 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 45 W
- against 25 W
Samsung Galaxy A55, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 726,158
- against 613,492
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 1,173
- against 1,007
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 3,534
- against 2,917
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 1480 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 710 | Samsung Xclipse 530 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.75 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 613,492 | 726,158 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,007 | 1,173 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,917 | 3,534 Best value |
| 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 four Cortex-A78 cores at up to 2.75 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 912 | 1,024 Best value |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Lavender, Black, White, Lime, Green, Grey | Blue, Lavender, Black, White, Lime, Yellow, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm Best value | 8.2 mm |
| Body Width | 78.2 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Body Height | 162.9 mm | 161.1 mm |
| Weight | 195 g Best value | 213 g |
| Usable Surface | 86.5 % Best value | 85.8 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | IP67 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | 1 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 90 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | C | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging |
| Battery Endurance | 41 h | — |
| Charge cycles | 2,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,900 nits Best value | 1,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.6″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 385 ppi | 390 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs Level 5, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Gorilla Glass Victus+, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, HDR10 |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 Best value | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 6 years Best value | 3 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| 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 | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, 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 | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Host, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, eSIM |
| 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 Best value | 0.68 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.29 W/kg | 1.04 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 2,900 Mbps | 3,790 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 1,600 Mbps Best value | 1,280 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 379 € Best value | 479 € |
| Model numbers | SM-A366E, SM-A366E/DS, SM-A366B, SM-A366B/DS, SM-A366U, SM-A366U1, SM-A366W | SM-A556V, SM-A556B, SM-A556B/DS, SM-A556E, SM-A556E/DS, SM-A5560 |
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