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Samsung Galaxy A36 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Outcome-based comparison: Which phone should you buy?
Devices (2)
Overall Outcome Winner
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Leads in 2 of 6 categories (33% of evaluated outcomes)
Performance
Tied
Camera
Tied
Battery
A36 5G
Ecosystem
Tied
Value
A36 5G
Price and value
Is Samsung Galaxy A36 5G worth KSh 3,000 more than Samsung Galaxy A26 5G?
What the extra KSh 3,000 buys, from each phone's published specifications.
With the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
- Wired charging: 45W wired charging vs 25W wired charging
- Weight: 195 g vs 200 g
With the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
- •Price: KSh 3,000 less
- •Main camera: Same 50 MP
- •Video: Same 4K video
- •Battery: Same 5,000 mAh
- •Wireless charging: Same no wireless charging
Choose the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G if wired charging and weight matter most to you. Otherwise the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G costs KSh 3,000 less.
Outcome Scores
We translate specs into real-world results. Click any category to review our verified testing rationale.
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Mid-Range
65
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Mid-Range
65
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Capable
53
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Capable
53
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Excellent Endurance
86WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Excellent Endurance
82
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Adequate
45
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Adequate
45
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Fair Value
62WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Fair Value
61
Available Colors
Storage Options
256GB
256GB
Should You Buy It?
Direct buying guidance for each phone in this matchup.
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Buy if you're a...
- •Travellers and heavy users who hate mid-day charging
- •Future-proofing: 5G connectivity for faster mobile data
Skip if...
- •You're heavily invested in Apple or Samsung accessories
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Buy if you're a...
- •Travellers and heavy users who hate mid-day charging
- •Future-proofing: 5G connectivity for faster mobile data
Skip if...
- •You're heavily invested in Apple or Samsung accessories
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