Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
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Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.55", p-OLED, 144Hz | 6.69", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+13MP/32MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP+5MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 68W | 5000mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Multimedia and Software | Performance, Display, Battery, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Caneel Bay, Beauty Black, Soothing Sea, Peach Fuzz | Awesome Lavender, Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Lime | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 21, 2023 | March 02, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 28, 2023 | March 03, 2025 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹23,999 | ₹32,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
| Type | p-OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.55 inches | 6.69 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 402 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1300 nits | 1900 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
| Weight | 172 grams | 195 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers (Dolby Atmos Certified) | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 7030 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC3 | Adreno 710 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR | Filter, HDR, Magic Eraser, Night mode, Portrait mode | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | gyro-EIS, Slow Motion | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Motorola MyUx | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 6 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Assistant, AI Camera, AI Eraser, Circle to Search, Google Gemini |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Filters, Portrait Mode | |||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 10-bit HDR, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 68 W | 45 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM, Nano-SIM | Dual SIM (nano SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Smart Connect Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor |
