Google Pixel 8a vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

ProcessorGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Display6.1", Full HD+ OLED, 120 Hz6.7", Full HD+ Super AMOLED, 120 Hz
Camera64MP+13MP/13MP50MP+8MP+5MP/12MP
Battery4492 mAh5000 mAh
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB
Recommended ForDesign, Performance, Display, Battery, Multimedia, Gaming and Main CameraSoftware and Build Quality
ColorsAloe, Bay, Porcelain, ObsidianAwesome Lavender, Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Lime
LaunchMay 07, 2024March 02, 2025
AvailabilityMay 15, 2024March 03, 2025
Launch Price₹52,999₹32,999
TypeFull HD+ OLEDFull HD+ Super AMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesHDRSDR
Size6.1 inches6.7 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height2400 pixels2340 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:919.5:9
Pixel Per Inch430 ppi385 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness2000 nits1200 nits
Weight188 grams195 grams
FrontGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass Victus
BackGlassGlass
SideAluminium FramePlastic Frame
PortUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 2.0
IP ratingIP67 (dust and water resistant)IP67 (dust and water resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers
Build QualityGorilla Glass Victus+
Chipset BrandGoogleQualcomm
Chipset NameTensor G3Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
CPUNano-coreOcta-core
GPUImmortalis-G715s MC10Adreno 710
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinGoogle AndroidOne UI 7
OS Updates(Years)76
Camera Resolution64 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution13 MP8 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wideUltra-wide
FeaturesAuto HDR, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Panorama, Dual LED FlashLED Flash, Panorama, HDR
StabilizationOISOIS
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Camera 3 Resolution5 MP
Camera 3 TypeMacro
Front Camera Resolution13 MP12 MP
Front Camera TypeUltrawideWide
FeaturesAuto-HDR, PanoramaHDR, Face Unlock
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 10-bit HDR
Capacity4492 mAh5000 mAh
Battery TypeLithium PolymerLithium Polymer
Charging Speed18 w45 w
Wireless ChargingYesNo
Storage128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.2
RAM8 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X
Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM, HSPA, LTE, 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6eWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth5.35.4
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
NFCYesYes (region specific)
RadioNoNo
Fingerprint ScannerOptical (under display)Optical (under display)
AI FeaturesMagic Editor, Best Take, Magic Eraser, Photo UnblurAI Eraser, Circle to Search
SensorsAccelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrometer, BarometerAccelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Colour Spectrometer