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Galaxy A36 5G vs Galaxy S26 Ultra

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 4 Sept 2026

Samsung256 GB

Galaxy A36 5G

6.7″ · Super AMOLED · 120 Hz

256 GB · Awesome Lavender · UK SM-A366BLVGEUB

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Awesome Lavender

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THE CHOICE IS PERSONAL

Which one
is your one?

Two great phones.
Different things to love.

—Display94

—Camera91

—Battery93

Make it personal How are scores calculated?

Samsung256 GB

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Native 5x zoom. Built-in S Pen.

—Spec
match

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SPECIFICATIONS-ONLY COMPARISONThe facts are here. A score isn’t—yet.

There isn’t enough shared evidence for a weighted recommendation. Explore the verified differences below.

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Published-spec match · for your selected priorities. Scores compare published capabilities, not lab-tested quality. Camera image quality and independent performance tests are not rated. See scoring

Display, Camera, Battery scoring is unavailable for this pair. Known hardware specs still appear below. We do not fill missing inputs with estimates.

OVERVIEW

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SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics

Bar length shows the stated amount. Use your priorities to decide which amount suits you.

SELECTED TOPIC

01 / 06

Pixel density

Pixels per inch describe display density. This is not an overall display-quality or colour-accuracy score.

Galaxy A36 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 Ultra498.01 ppi

Samsung does not publish PPI. This value is calculated from its published 3120x1440 resolution and 6.9-inch full-rectangle diagonal.

Source 1 Source 2 Source 3

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THE DIFFERENCES THAT MATTER

A quick read on the trade-offs.

Every specification

Galaxy A36 5G

19g lighter.

Published device weight, without a case.

Galaxy A36 5G: 195g
Galaxy S26 Ultra: 214g

Schematic balance · not a physical simulation

Galaxy S26 Ultra

0.2″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

Galaxy A36 5G: 6.7″
Galaxy S26 Ultra: 6.9″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

DATA INCOMPLETE

Camera details matter.

Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.

Galaxy A36 5G: Not verified
Galaxy S26 Ultra: 5×

Lens illustration · not an image-quality test

MANUFACTURER CLAIMS

Playback on paper.

Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.

Galaxy A36 5G: Up to 29h
Galaxy S26 Ultra: Up to 31h

Shared 40-hour scale · not mixed-use battery life

BEYOND THE TOTAL

Why choose each?

Different strengths. Your call.

REASONS TO CONSIDER

Galaxy A36 5G

19 g lighter
195 g vs 214 g, before a case.
Preference, not included in the match score.

Sources behind these differences 3

REASONS TO CONSIDER

Galaxy S26 Ultra

More screen, if you want it
6.9″ vs 6.7″ diagonally. Larger is a preference, not an automatic win.
Preference, not included in the match score.
An 8K recording option
8K recording is verified on this phone and absent on the other. Resolution alone does not establish video quality.
Verified hardware; Camera is not scored for this pair.

Sources behind these differences 3

Published facts, not hands-on recommendations. These preferences do not add extra points to the match score; no tested battery gains are inferred.

GO A LITTLE DEEPER

Where each phone shines.

Explore the numbers behind the match.

Galaxy A36 5G Galaxy S26 Ultra

Display explainedNot enough evidence to score

Galaxy A36 5G: Required display inputs are incomplete.

Galaxy S26 Ultra: Scores Samsung-published 2,600-nit peak brightness and 120Hz, plus 498.01 ppi calculated from its published resolution and full-rectangle diagonal. Brightness is not independently measured.

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YOUR PHONE, YOUR RULES

What matters to you?

Make the comparison fit your life.

DisplayNot scored

CameraNot scored

BatteryNot scored

Any must-haves?

210g or lighterReverse wireless chargingPublished 7-year support

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Full specifications

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All specs81 specifications

Galaxy A36 5G

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Weight

195g

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

214g

Width

78.2mm

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

78.1mm

Thickness

7.4mm

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

7.9mm

Screen size

6.7″

Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.

Source

Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

6.9″

Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.

Not verified

2600 nits

Pixel density

Not verified

498.01 ppi

Maximum refresh rate

120Hz

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

120Hz

Native telephoto reach

Not verified

5×

Rear camera modules

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

8K video recording

Source

Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Yes

Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.

29 hours

Video Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

31 hours

Wireless charging

Not verified

Yes

Published support term

Not verifiedUpdate policy

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

7 years

Display specification

170.1mm (6.7" full rectangle) / 165.5mm (6.5" rounded corners); Super AMOLED; 1080 x 2340 (FHD+); up to 120 Hz

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Chipset / published CPU

Octa-Core; published CPU clock groups: 2.4GHz, 1.8GHz. Chipset trade name is not stated in this specification.

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

RAM and storage configuration

256 GB storage; 8 GB RAM

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Camera system

Rear: 50.0 MP + 8.0 MP + 5.0 MP; front: 12.0 MP; recording: UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Battery and charging

5000 mAh typical capacity; manufacturer video claim up to 29 h. Capacity and playback claims do not establish independently measured endurance.

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Dimensions

162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm (height × width × depth)

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Regional SIM / network configuration

UK SM-A366BLVGEUB; Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM; SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM; 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD. Carrier services and US availability need separate confirmation.

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Storage

256 GB

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

RAM

8 GB

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Panel technology

Super AMOLED

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Main display resolution

1080 x 2340 (FHD+)

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Height

162.9 mm

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Form factor

slab

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Colour

Awesome Lavender

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Samsung UK current phone configurations and part numbers

Not verified

Typical battery capacity

5000 mAhManufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

3.5 mm headphone jack

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

eSIM only

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Memory card support

Not verifiedNot stated in the checked manufacturer specification; not treated as zero or absent.

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

USB connection

USB Type-C; USB 2.0

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Wireless connectivity

802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM; Bluetooth v5.4

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Front camera

12.0 MP

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Manufacturer UK reference price

Not verifiedNo price was returned for this exact configuration in the checked manufacturer catalogue.

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Samsung UK current phone configurations and part numbers

Not verified

Colour Depth (Main Display)

16M

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)

50.0 MP + 8.0 MP + 5.0 MP

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)

F1.8 , F2.2 , F2.4

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Rear Camera - Auto Focus

Yes

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Rear Camera - OIS

Yes

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Rear Camera Zoom

Digital Zoom up to 10x

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Front Camera - Resolution

12.0 MP

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Front Camera - F Number

F2.2

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Front Camera - Auto Focus

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Front Camera - OIS

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Rear Camera - Flash

Yes

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Front Camera - Flash

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Video Recording Resolution

UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Slow Motion

240fps @HD

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Available Storage (GB)

233.2

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Number of SIM

Dual-SIM

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

SIM size

Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

SIM Slot Type

SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Infra

2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD

Source

Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

2G GSM

GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

3G UMTS

B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

4G FDD LTE

B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3)

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

4G TDD LTE

B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

5G FDD Sub6

N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

5G TDD Sub6

N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

USB Interface

USB Type-C

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

USB Version

USB 2.0

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Location Technology

GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Earjack

USB Type-C

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

MHL

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Wi-Fi

802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM

Source

Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Wi-Fi Direct

Yes

Source

Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Bluetooth Version

Bluetooth v5.4

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

PC Sync.

Smart Switch (PC version)

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Android

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Form Factor

Touchscreen Bar

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Sensors

Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Removable

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Energy Efficiency Class

Source

Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles

2000

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Stereo Support

Yes

Source

Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Video Playing Resolution

UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps

Source

Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Samsung DeX Support

Source

Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Bluetooth® Hearing Aid Support

Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid(ASHA)

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

SmartThings Support

Yes

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Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

Mobile TV

Source

Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUB

Not verified

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Review your priorities

Good comparisons start with good sources.11 cited sources for this pair. Every number has a story.See the evidence

Your selected categories: none. Scores reflect published capabilities, not hands-on testing. Manufacturer battery claims can use different test conditions. Verified specifications remain visible even where a category cannot be scored.

How we calculate scores

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

256 GB · checked 10 Sept 2026

Your weighted scoreNot availableSelected categories: None.

Comparable evidence is missing in one or more selected categories.

DisplayNot scored

Required display inputs are incomplete.

Selected weight: 1.

Missing: Comparable display specifications.

CameraNot scored

Camera hardware is listed, but all inputs for the camera-capability model have not been verified.

Selected weight: 1.

Missing: Complete model-defined camera workflow evidence.

BatteryNot scored

Comparable battery claim inputs are missing.

Selected weight: 1.

Missing: Playback and charging conditions.

PerformanceNot scored

Comparable independent CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements are not available here.

Selected weight: 1.

Missing: Independent benchmarks.

LongevityNot scored

The published update policy is listed separately; remaining support is not converted into a quality score.

Selected weight: 1.

Missing: Comparable remaining-support scoring methodology.

Specifications & verification

Weight195 gmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung

Width78.2 mmmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung

Thickness7.4 mmmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung

Display size6.7 inchesmanufacturer · high confidence

Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.

Samsung

Peak brightnessNot verified

not published

Claimed video playback29 hoursmanufacturer · high confidence

Video Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.

Samsung

Claimed charging rateNot verified

not published

Published total supportNot verified

not published

Wireless chargingNot verified

not published

Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

not published

Headphone jackNomanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung

Expandable storageNot verified

not published

Samsung

eSIM onlyNomanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung

IP ratingNot verified

not published

RAM8 GBmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung

Pixel densityNot verified

not published

Maximum refresh rate120 Hzmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung

Native telephoto reachNot verified

not published

Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

not published

Rear camera modules3manufacturer · high confidenceSamsung

8K recordingNomanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung

Reference MSRPNot verified

All sources3

Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G technical specifications — SM-A366BLVGEUBSamsung · accessed 2026-09-10
Samsung UK Galaxy A36 5G product pageSamsung · accessed 2026-09-10
Samsung UK current phone configurations and part numbersSamsung · accessed 2026-09-10

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026

Your weighted scoreNot availableSelected categories: None.

Comparable evidence is missing in one or more selected categories.

Display94.3 / 100

Scores Samsung-published 2,600-nit peak brightness and 120Hz, plus 498.01 ppi calculated from its published resolution and full-rectangle diagonal. Brightness is not independently measured.

Selected weight: 1.

medium confidence · 100% model coverage

Published peak brightnessSource value: 2600

86.67 × 40% = 34.67

Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.

Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK Samsung UK

Pixel densitySource value: 498.01

99.01 × 35% = 34.65

Samsung does not publish PPI. This value is calculated from its published 3120x1440 resolution and 6.9-inch full-rectangle diagonal.

Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK Samsung UK

Maximum adaptive refresh rateSource value: 120

100.00 × 25% = 25.00Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK Samsung UK

Category score = 34.67 + 34.65 + 25.00 = 94.32

Camera91.3 / 100

A published-capability score, not an image-quality verdict. It counts native 5x reach, Samsung's 10x optical-quality mode, four rear modules, 8K and three named pro workflows.

Selected weight: 1.

medium confidence · 100% model coverage

Native telephoto reachSource value: 5

100.00 × 25% = 25.00

Samsung identifies 3x and 5x as optical zoom and 2x and 10x as Adaptive Pixel optical-quality zoom.

Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung Developer Samsung Support UK

Published optical-quality reachSource value: 10

100.00 × 15% = 15.00

Samsung identifies 3x and 5x as optical zoom and 2x and 10x as Adaptive Pixel optical-quality zoom.

Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung Developer Samsung Support UK

Published pro workflowsSource value: 3

75.00 × 35% = 26.25

Counts Samsung Log, Expert RAW and recording to external USB storage. Samsung does not publish genlock support. This measures support, not output quality.

Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung Developer Samsung Support UK

8K recording availableSource value: 1

100.00 × 5% = 5.00Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung Developer Samsung Support UK

Native rear camera modulesSource value: 4

100.00 × 20% = 20.00Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung Developer Samsung Support UK

Category score = 25.00 + 15.00 + 26.25 + 5.00 + 20.00 = 91.25

Battery92.6 / 100

Combines Samsung's up-to 31-hour local-720p-video estimate with its up-to-75%-in-around-30-minutes claim. Different manufacturer test methods make cross-brand confidence low.

Selected weight: 1.

low confidence · 100% model coverage

Manufacturer-claimed local video playbackSource value: 31

88.57 × 65% = 57.57

Samsung's up-to figure is an internal estimate using a locally stored 720p video on pre-release hardware; it is not mixed-use or web-browsing endurance.

Samsung UK

Manufacturer-claimed charging rateSource value: 2.5

100.00 × 35% = 35.00

Derived from Samsung's up-to-75% in around 30 minutes claim with a 60W adapter; it is not a sustained charging rate.

Samsung Newsroom UK

Category score = 57.57 + 35.00 = 92.57

PerformanceNot scored

Samsung publishes chip identity and relative generation-over-generation claims, but no comparable cross-platform benchmark under this methodology.

Selected weight: 1.

Missing: Comparable independently measured CPU benchmark, Comparable independently measured GPU benchmark, Comparable sustained-performance test.

Longevity100.0 / 100

Samsung promises seven OS generations and seven years of security updates from global launch; this scores the published seven-year commitment at the model ceiling.

Selected weight: 1.

high confidence · 100% model coverage

Published software-support durationSource value: 7

100.00 × 100% = 100.00

Samsung promises seven OS generations and seven years of security updates from global launch; its UK business specification lists security support through 28 February 2033.

Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung Business UK

Category score = 100.00 = 100.00

Specifications & verification

Weight214 gmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK

Width78.1 mmmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK

Thickness7.9 mmmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK

Display size6.9 inchesmanufacturer · high confidence

Full-rectangle diagonal; Samsung states 6.7 inches accounting for rounded corners and that actual viewable area is smaller.

Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK

Peak brightness2600 nitsmanufacturer · medium confidence

Manufacturer-published peak, not an independent measurement.

Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK

Claimed video playback31 hoursmanufacturer · medium confidence

Manufacturer up-to claim; not mixed-use endurance.

Samsung internal estimate on pre-release hardware with a locally stored 720p video, Bluetooth earphones and default settings over LTE.

Samsung UK

Claimed charging rate2.5% per minutecalculated · low confidence

A normalized rate derived from an approximate manufacturer claim, not a sustained measurement. A 60W adapter is required and sold separately.

75 percent divided by approximately 30 minutes.

Samsung Newsroom UK

Published total support7 yearsmanufacturer · high confidence

Seven OS generations and seven years of security updates from global launch; UK security-support date is listed as 28 February 2033.

Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung Business UK

Wireless chargingYesmanufacturer · high confidence

Samsung lists WPC-compatible Super Fast Wireless Charging; its UK launch table does not state wattage.

Samsung Newsroom UK

Reverse wireless chargingYesmanufacturer · high confidence

Published as Wireless PowerShare, subject to Samsung's compatibility and battery-level limitations.

Samsung Newsroom UK

Headphone jackNomanufacturer · high confidence

Samsung lists the earjack as USB Type-C rather than a 3.5mm socket.

Samsung Business UK

Expandable storageNomanufacturer · high confidence

Samsung's UK comparison table marks Micro SD as N/A.

Samsung UK

eSIM onlyNomanufacturer · high confidence

The UK specification supports nano-SIM and eSIM combinations.

Samsung Business UK

IP ratingIP68manufacturer · high confidence

Samsung's lab claim is up to 1.5m of fresh water for 30 minutes; resistance is not permanent.

Samsung Newsroom UK

RAM12 GBmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK

Native telephoto reach5×manufacturer · high confidenceSamsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK

Claimed optical-quality reach10×manufacturer · high confidence

Samsung's Adaptive Pixel optical-quality mode is not a separate native 10x lens.

Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK

Rear camera modules4manufacturer · high confidenceSamsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK

8K recordingYesmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung UK

Reference MSRP£1,279.00Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK

All sources8

Samsung Unveils Galaxy S26 Series: The Most Intuitive Galaxy AI Phone YetSamsung Newsroom UK · accessed 2026-09-04
Specifications - Samsung Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK · accessed 2026-09-04
Buy Samsung Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK · accessed 2026-09-04
Introducing the Latest Galaxy S26 SeriesSamsung UK · accessed 2026-09-04
Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - Specifications and Software SupportSamsung Business UK · accessed 2026-09-04
Samsung's Pro-Grade APV Codec Supported on Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung Newsroom UK · accessed 2026-09-04
Samsung Log VideoSamsung Developer · accessed 2026-09-04
Professional Photography with Galaxy Expert RAW AppSamsung Support UK · accessed 2026-09-04

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Galaxy A36 5G vs Galaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy A36 5G

Which oneis your one?

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Compare the facts.

Pixel density

A quick read on the trade-offs.

19g lighter.

0.2″ larger diagonal.

Camera details matter.

Playback on paper.

Why choose each?

Galaxy A36 5G

19 g lighter

Galaxy S26 Ultra

More screen, if you want it

An 8K recording option

Where each phone shines.

What matters to you?

Any must-haves?

Full specifications

A little perspective. A better decision.

What price changes your mind?

Let’s check the fit first

Would you choose it blind?

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Make your next choice a clear one.

Which one
is your one?