Samsung Galaxy A36 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 2200 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.69", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.4", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP+5MP/12MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP+12MP/10MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 45W | 4500mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 2200 | ||
| Display | 6.69", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.4", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP+5MP/12MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP+12MP/10MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 45W | 4500mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Battery, Design and Build Quality | Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Battery, Design and Build Quality | Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Awesome Lavender, Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Lime | Mint, Graphite, Cream, Purple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 02, 2025 | October 04, 2023 | ||
| Availability | March 03, 2025 | October 05, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹32,999 | ₹59,999 | ||
| Colors | Awesome Lavender, Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Lime | Mint, Graphite, Cream, Purple | ||
| Launch | March 02, 2025 | October 04, 2023 | ||
| Availability | March 03, 2025 | October 05, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹32,999 | ₹59,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.69 inches | 6.4 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 385 ppi | 403 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 1450 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.69 inches | 6.4 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 385 ppi | 403 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 1450 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
| Weight | 195 grams | 209 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Gorilla Glass 5 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 195 grams | 209 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Gorilla Glass 5 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Exynos 2200 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Xclipse 920 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Exynos 2200 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Xclipse 920 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | |||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 6 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Eraser, Circle to Search | Circle to Search, Generative Edit, Interpreter, Live Translate, Photo Assist | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 6 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Eraser, Circle to Search | Circle to Search, Generative Edit, Interpreter, Live Translate, Photo Assist |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 10 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR | |||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR | |||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 45 W | 25 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 45 W | 25 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
| 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) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD) | ||
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
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 | 5.4 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS | BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS | 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 | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Virtual Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Virtual Proximity Sensor |
