Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus 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 S26 Plus if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Samsung Galaxy A36
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Performance
60.5
88.7 ★
Camera
76.0
78.0 ★
Battery
88.0 ★
78.0
Gaming
61.0
86.9 ★
Overall
74.4
85.4 ★
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
88.7/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
78.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy A36
88.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
86.9/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
85.4/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy A36
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A36
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A36
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.70"
Display Type
Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
1080x2340
1440x3120
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Exynos 2600 (2 nm)
GPU
Adreno 710
Xclipse 960
RAM
8 GB
12 GB
Storage
256 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
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
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide), 1/2.55", Super Steady video, LED Flash
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/2.0, (wide), Video (4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps)
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", dual pixel PDAF, HDR, HDR10+, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
4900 mAh
Charging
45W Fast Charging
45W wired, PD3.0, 69% in 30 min, 25W wireless (Qi2.2), 4.5W reverse wireless
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direc
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Dire
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE
6.0 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
162.6 x 77.9 x 7.4 mm
158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm
Weight
195g
190g
Build Material
Corning Gorilla Glass 7+
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Colors
Blue; other colors
Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5
Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8.5
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 85.4/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. Samsung Galaxy A36 puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery. However, Samsung Galaxy A36 offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Pros
- Strong performance
- Good camera quality
- Good battery life
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
Cons
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A36 or Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is the overall winner with a score of 85.4/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Samsung Galaxy A36 or Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus wins in camera with 78.0/100 vs 76.0/100.
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 S26 Plus is better for gaming with a score of 86.9/100.
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 Samsung Galaxy A36 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?
Samsung Galaxy A36 costs PKR 119,999 while Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus costs PKR 384,999. The price difference is PKR 265,000.
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