Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A36 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A36 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A36 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A36 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A36 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 8
Samsung Galaxy A36
Performance
43.0
60.5 ★
Camera
40.0
76.0 ★
Battery
40.0
88.0 ★
Gaming
43.5
61.0 ★
Overall
43.7
74.4 ★
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Samsung Galaxy A36
60.5/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy A36
76.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy A36
88.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy A36
61.0/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy A36
74.4/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy A36
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A36
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A36
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A36
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A36
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A36
📱 Display
Screen Size
4.70"
6.70"
Display Type
Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
750x1334
1080x2340
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A11 Bionic (10 nm)
Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (three-core graphics)
Adreno 710
RAM
2 GB
8 GB
Storage
64 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF, OIS
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS + 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4.0" + 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro), LED Flash
Selfie Camera
7 MP, f/2.2
12 MP, f/2.0, (wide), Video (4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
1821 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi)
Fast battery 45W
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✗ No
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direc
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.3 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm (5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 in)
162.6 x 77.9 x 7.4 mm
Weight
148g
195g
Build Material
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame
Corning Gorilla Glass 7+
Colors
Silver, Space Gray, Gold, Red
Blue; other colors
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 11, up to iOS 16.7.12
Android 15
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A36 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 74.4/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Apple iPhone 8 puts up a strong fight with a score of 43.7/100.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 8
Pros
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Samsung Galaxy A36
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 8 or Samsung Galaxy A36?
Samsung Galaxy A36 is the overall winner with a score of 74.4/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 8 or Samsung Galaxy A36?
Samsung Galaxy A36 wins in camera with 76.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy A36 has better battery with a score of 88.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy A36 is better for gaming with a score of 61.0/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Samsung Galaxy A36 offers better value at PKR 119,999 with a value score of 2.3.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 8 and Samsung Galaxy A36?
Apple iPhone 8 costs PKR 99,999 while Samsung Galaxy A36 costs PKR 119,999. The price difference is PKR 20,000.
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