Samsung Galaxy A36 5G vs IQOO 3 5G
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.69", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.44", AMOLED, 60 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP+5MP/12MP | 48MP+13MP+13MP+2MP/16MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4440 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | ||
| Display | 6.69", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.44", AMOLED, 60 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP+5MP/12MP | 48MP+13MP+13MP+2MP/16MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4440 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Overall Best Pick | Not Recommended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Overall Best Pick | Not Recommended |
General
| Colors | Awesome Lavender, Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Lime | Volcano Orange, Tornado Black, Quantum Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 02, 2025 | February 25, 2020 | ||
| Availability | March 03, 2025 | March 04, 2020 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹32,999 | ₹36,990 | ||
| Colors | Awesome Lavender, Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Lime | Volcano Orange, Tornado Black, Quantum Silver | ||
| Launch | March 02, 2025 | February 25, 2020 | ||
| Availability | March 03, 2025 | March 04, 2020 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹32,999 | ₹36,990 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.69 inches | 6.44 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 385 ppi | 409 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | |||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.69 inches | 6.44 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 385 ppi | 409 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
| Weight | 195 grams | 214.5 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Schott Xensation | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | OTG, USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | |||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Mono Speaker | ||
| Weight | 195 grams | 214.5 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Schott Xensation | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | OTG, USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | |||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Mono Speaker |
Processor
Winner:IQOO 3 5G
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 865 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Adreno 650 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | iQOO Funtouch | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 6 year(s) | 3 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 865 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Adreno 650 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | iQOO Funtouch | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 6 year(s) | 3 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait, Pro Mode | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | EIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait, Pro Mode | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | EIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 16 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR | Face Unlock, HDR, Night Mode, Portrait Mode | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 16 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR | Face Unlock, HDR, Night Mode, Portrait Mode | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4440 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 45 W | 55 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4440 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 45 W | 55 W |
Memory
Winner:IQOO 3 5G
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS | GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Yes (region specific) | |||
| Radio | - | |||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS | GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Yes (region specific) | |||
| Radio | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | AI Eraser, Circle to Search | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| AI Features | AI Eraser, Circle to Search | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
