Google Pixel 7a vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

Compare Google Pixel 7a and Samsung Galaxy A36 5G to understand which one suits your needs the best. The Google Pixel 7a is priced from ₹27,499, while Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is available at ₹35,999 respectively. In terms of performance and features, each device offers a unique combination of processor, display, camera, and battery capabilities. Explore their complete specifications and key differences side-by-side to make a well-informed buying decision.

Google Pixel 7a vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Google Pixel 7a	Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Price	₹27,499	₹35,999
Processor	Google Tensor G2	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Display	6.1 inches, FHD+ OLED, 90Hz	6.69 inches, FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz
Rear Camera	64MP (Wide-angle), 13MP (Ultra-wide), 13MP (Front)	50MP (Wide-angle), 8MP (Ultra-wide), 5MP (Macro), 12MP (Front)
Battery	4385mAh, 18W	5000mAh, 45W
RAM/Storage	8GB (LPDDR5), 128GB (UFS 3.1)	8GB (LPDDR4X), 128GB (UFS 2.2)

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Google Pixel 7a

₹27,499

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Was ₹26,999 2 month(s) ago

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Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

₹35,999

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₹3,000 higher than launch price

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Google Pixel 7a

₹27,499

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

₹35,999

Reasons To Consider

→ Google Pixel 7a

Faster processor for smoother multitasking and demanding mobile gaming - (Tensor G2)

Crisper and higher resolution video recording capability upto 4K@60fps

Larger image sensor capturing more ambient light - (1/1.73")

Higher pixel density producing razor-sharp text without visible pixels - (429ppi)

Equipped with reinforced, scratch-resistant cover glass - (Gorilla Glass 3)

Supports wireless charging

→ Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

Smoother refresh rate for fluid scrolling, animations, and gameplay - (120Hz)

Faster wired charging speeds for noticeably shorter charge times - (45W)

Rich HDR playback with expanded dynamic range and realistic contrast - (HDR10+)

Uses modern battery tech offering improved longevity and thermal efficiency - (Lithium Ion)

Supports direct bypass charging to reduce heat during use

Thinner, lightweight design offering comfortable one-handed handling - (7.4 mm)

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Key Specifications

Processor	Google Tensor G2	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Display	6.1 inches, FHD+ OLED, 90Hz	6.69 inches, FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz
Camera	64MP (Wide-angle), 13MP (Ultra-wide), 13MP (Front)	50MP (Wide-angle), 8MP (Ultra-wide), 5MP (Macro), 12MP (Front)
Battery	4385mAh, 18W	5000mAh, 45W
RAM	8GB (LPDDR5)	8GB (LPDDR4X)
Storage	128GB (UFS 3.1)	128GB (UFS 2.2)

General

Box Contents	Phone, Type-C Cable, Type-C to A Adaptor, SIM Ejector Tool	Phone, Type-C Cable, SIM Ejector Tool
Launch Price	₹43,999	₹32,999

Display

🏆 Winner: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

Display Type	OLED	AMOLED
Refresh Rate	90Hz	120Hz
Playback Quality	HDR	HDR10+
Display Engine	-	Super
Display Size	6.1 inches	6.69 inches
Area	90.7 cm²	110.2 cm²
Display Form Factor	Flat Display	Flat Display
Screen to Body Ratio	81.8%	86.5%
Resolution Width	1080pixels	1080pixels
Resolution Height	2400pixels	2340pixels
Aspect Ratio	20:9	19.5:9
Pixel Density	429ppi	385ppi
Display Bit Rate	8-bit	8-bit
Color Gamut Range	100%	100%
Display Resolution	FHD+	FHD+
High Brightness	-	1200nits
Peak Brightness	1000nits	1900nits
Eye Protection	-	SGS Display Certification
Colour Gamut	DCI-P3	DCI-P3
Colour Depth	16.7 Million Colours	16.7 Million Colours
Contrast Ratio	1,000,000:1	-

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Body

🏆 Winner: Google Pixel 7a

Height	152 mm	162.9 mm
Width	72.9 mm	78.2 mm
Thickness	9 mm	7.4 mm
Weight	193.5 grams	195 grams
Screen Material	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass Victus+
Back Material	Plastic	Gorilla Glass Victus+
Side Material	Metal Frame	Plastic Frame
Build Quality	-	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Ports	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0
Additional Features	OTG	3.5mm Headphone Jack, OTG
IP Rating	IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant)	IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant)
Speaker	Stereo Speakers	Stereo Speakers
Sound Tuning	-	Dolby Atmos
Display Protection	Gorilla Glass 3	-

Processor

🏆 Winner: Google Pixel 7a

Chipset Manufacturer	Google	Qualcomm
Chipset	Tensor G2	Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Fabrication Size	5 nm	4 nm
Number of Cores	Octa-core	Octa-core
Clock Speed	2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55	4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Cooling System	-	Vapor Chamber Cooling
GPU	Mali-G710 MP7	Adreno 710
Co-Processor	Titan M2 Security Chip	-

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Performance Benchmarks

AnTuTu	910432	655225
Geekbench 6 CPU Single-Core	1439	1023
Geekbench 6 CPU Multi-Core	3802	2690

Operating System

OS Name	Google Android	Android
OS Version	13	15
OS Skin	Google Android	One UI
Inbuilt AI	Google Tensor Processing Unit	Neural Processing Unit(Samsung)
Gaming Mode	-	Yes
AI Frame Interpolation	-	Yes
OS Updates	3 year(s)	6 year(s)
Security Updates	5 year(s)	6 year(s)
AI Features	Extreme Battery Saver, Live Translate, Magic Eraser	AI Assistant, AI Camera, AI Eraser, Circle to Search, Google Gemini
Bloatware Free OS	Yes	-

Main Camera

🏆 Winner: Google Pixel 7a

Main Camera Megapixel	64MP	50MP
Main Camera Aperture	f/1.89	f/1.8
Main Camera Lens Type	Wide-angle	Wide-angle
Main Camera Camera Sensor	-	Sony IMX882
Main Camera Sensor Size	1/1.73"	1/1.96"
Main Camera #2 Megapixel	13MP	8MP
Main Camera #2 Aperture	f/2.2	f/2.2
Main Camera #2 Field of View	120°	123°
Main Camera #2 Lens Type	Ultra-wide	Ultra-wide
Main Camera #2 Camera Sensor	-	Samsung GC08A3
Main Camera #2 Sensor Size	-	1/4.0"
Main Camera #3 Megapixel	-	5MP
Main Camera #3 Aperture	-	f/2.4
Main Camera #3 Lens Type	-	Macro
Features	Auto HDR, Pixel Shift Auto Focus	Filter, HDR, Night mode, Portrait mode
Camera Stabilization	Hybrid Stabilization	OIS
Dynamic Video Recording Support	SDR recording	SDR recording
Slow Motion Recording	240 fps slomo	240 fps slomo
Auto Focus Type	PDAF	PDAF
Max Zoom Supported	2-10X	2-10X
Video Features	OIS	gyro-EIS, Slow Motion
Video Recording	1080p@120fps, 1080p@240fps, 1080p@25fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4K@30fps, 4K@60fps	1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4K@30fps
Main Camera Camera Features	Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS	-
Raw Photo Support	Yes	-

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Selfie Camera

🏆 Winner: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

Front Camera #1 Megapixel	13MP	12MP
Front Camera #1 Aperture	f/2.2	f/2.2
Front Camera #1 Lens Type	Wide	Wide
Features	Auto-HDR	Filters, Portrait Mode
Video Features	1080p@30fps	10-bit HDR, 1080p@30fps
Video Recording	4k@30fps	4k@30fps
HDR Recording Support	SDR recording	HDR recording
Front Camera #1 Focal Length	20 mm	-
Front Camera #1 Pixel Size	1.12 µm	-
Front Camera #1 Field of View	95°	-
Auto Focus Type	Fixed Focus	-

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Battery

🏆 Winner: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

Battery Capacity	4385mAh	5000mAh
Battery Type	Lithium Polymer	Lithium Ion
Bypass Charging Support	-	Yes
Charging Speed Wired	18W	45W
Wireless Charging Support	Yes	-
Charging Speed Wireless	7.5W	-

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Battery Test Results

Charging Time (0 To 50%)	-	1hr 14 min (0 to 100%)

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Memory

🏆 Winner: Google Pixel 7a

Storage Size	128	128
Storage Type	UFS 3.1	UFS 2.2
RAM Size	8	8
RAM Type	LPDDR5	LPDDR4X

Network

Sim Type	Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by)	Dual SIM (nano SIM, dual stand-by)
Network Support	5G	5G
Band Types	5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE	5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS, WCDMA
2G Bands	1800, 1900, 850, 900	1800, 1900, 850, 900
3G Bands	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	UMTS/WCDMA 1, 2, 4, 5, 8
4G Bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71	LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40,41, 66
5G Bands	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, SA/NSA/Sub6	SA/NSA/Sub6 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78

Connectivity

🏆 Winner: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

Wi-Fi Standards	Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax	Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wi-Fi Features	Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Version	WiFi 6e	WiFi 6e
Bluetooth Version	5.3	5.4
Bluetooth Codecs	A2DP, LE	A2DP, LE
GPS	BDS, GPS, QZSS	Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS
NFC Support	Supported	Supported

Features

Fingerprint Scanner	Optical (under display)	Optical (under display)
Sensors on Board	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor
Haptic Feedback	-	Eccentric Rotating Mass