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 XS Max
Samsung Galaxy A36
Performance
52.1
60.5 ★
Camera
40.0
76.0 ★
Battery
40.0
88.0 ★
Gaming
48.7
61.0 ★
Overall
52.9
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
6.50"
6.70"
Display Type
Super Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM)
Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
1242x2688
1080x2340
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Adreno 710
RAM
4 GB
8 GB
Storage
64 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
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, 32mm (standard) SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
12 MP, f/2.0, (wide), Video (4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
3174 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 + eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm (6.20 x 3.05 x 0.30 in)
162.6 x 77.9 x 7.4 mm
Weight
208g
195g
Build Material
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame
Corning Gorilla Glass 7+
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Blue; other colors
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.7
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 XS Max puts up a strong fight with a score of 52.9/100.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone XS Max
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 XS Max 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 XS Max 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 XS Max and Samsung Galaxy A36?
Apple iPhone XS Max costs PKR 167,999 while Samsung Galaxy A36 costs PKR 119,999. The price difference is PKR 48,000.
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