Samsung Galaxy A36 5G / Google Pixel 9

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G: Galaxy A36 5G, international SM-A366B; 6/128, 8/128, 8/256 and 12/256 GB options vary by market. The US SM-A366U, Latin American SM-A366E and the Galaxy A56/A26 are separate models.

Google Pixel 9: Pixel 9 (GUR25 global model, G2YBB US, G1B60 Japan); 12 GB RAM with 128 or 256 GB; Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen and Peony. The Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9a are separate models.

Specification	Samsung Galaxy A36 5G	Google Pixel 9
Release year	2025	2024
Display	6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED; up to 120 Hz; Vision Booster; 1200 nits (High Brightness Mode) Vision Booster adjusts colour and contrast in strong light to improve readability. Because of the rounded corners, the visible area measures 6.5 inches. Samsung	160 mm (6.3-inch) Actua OLED; 1080 × 2424 at 422 ppi; Smooth Display (60–120 Hz); 20:9 According to Google it reaches up to 1,800 nits in HDR and up to 2,700 nits peak, with contrast above 2,000,000:1. Smooth Display varies the refresh rate between 60 and 120 Hz with the content. Google
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; larger vapor chamber The vapor chamber spreads processor heat over a larger area, delaying performance drops during long gaming or video sessions. Samsung	—
Memory and storage	6/128, 8/128, 8/256 or 12/256 GB (market-dependent) No microSD slot is listed for this model; storage cannot be expanded later. Samsung	12 GB RAM; 128 GB or 256 GB There is no memory card slot; storage options may vary by region. Google
Rear cameras	50 MP main (ƒ/1.8, AF, OIS); 8 MP ultra-wide (ƒ/2.2); 5 MP macro (ƒ/2.4) OIS counters hand shake for sharper low-light photos. There is no telephoto camera; zoom is digital. Samsung	50 MP wide (Octa PD, ƒ/1.68, 82°, 1/1.31-inch sensor, optical + electronic stabilisation) and 48 MP ultrawide (Quad PD, autofocus, ƒ/1.7, 123°, 1/2.55-inch); Super Res Zoom up to 8x There is no telephoto camera; Google lists optical-quality zoom at 0.5x, 1x and 2x. The ultrawide camera also handles Macro Focus; a laser autofocus (LDAF) sensor is fitted. Google
Front camera	12 MP (ƒ/2.2); 10-bit HDR video recording Samsung	—
Battery and charging	5000 mAh (typical), 4905 mAh (rated); 45 W wired charging (Super Fast Charging 2.0) The typical value is the average capacity in IEC 61960 tests; the rated value is the guaranteed minimum. Samsung	Typical 4,700 mAh (minimum 4,558 mAh); 24+ hours; up to 27 W wired, about 55% in roughly 30 minutes; 15 W wireless with Pixel Stand, 12 W with Qi EPP; Battery Share Google measures 27 W and 55% in 30 minutes with its separately sold 45 W charger; the box contains only a 1 m USB-C cable (USB 2.0). Battery Share lets the back of the phone wirelessly charge other Qi devices. Google
Durability	IP67; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back IP67 describes a lab test of up to 30 minutes in 1 metre of fresh water; Samsung does not advise beach or pool use. Samsung	—
Software	Android 15, One UI 7; six Android/One UI upgrades and six years of security updates Samsung	—
Security	Samsung Knox, Knox Vault Knox Vault keeps sensitive data such as passwords and PINs in a protected hardware area separate from the main processor. Samsung	—
Audio	Stereo speakers Samsung	—
Size and weight	162.9 × 78.2 × 7.4 mm; 195 g Samsung	152.8 × 72.0 × 8.5 mm; 198 g Google
Colours	Awesome Lavender, Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Lime Samsung	—
Glass and build	—	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back; polished back with satin metal frame; IP68 IP68 is a dust and water resistance rating; Google notes it is not permanent and that liquid damage is not covered by the warranty. Google
Chip	—	Google Tensor G4; Titan M2 security coprocessor Google
Front camera and video	—	10.5 MP front camera (autofocus, ƒ/2.2, 95°); rear 4K at 24/30/60 fps, front 4K at 30/60 fps; 10-bit HDR video; slow motion up to 240 fps Video offers optical stabilisation, fused stabilisation, Cinematic Pan and Audio Magic Eraser; digital video zoom goes up to 7x. Google
Operating system and updates	—	Launched with Android 14; seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates The seven years count from when the device first went on sale on the US Google Store. Google
Connectivity	—	5G sub-6 GHz (the US model adds mmWave); Wi-Fi 7 (2.4/5/6 GHz); Bluetooth 5.3; NFC; dual-band GNSS The Indian model has Wi-Fi 6 (2.4 + 5 GHz). Dual-band GNSS receives two frequencies from positioning satellites for more accurate location in cities. Google
SIM, port and audio	—	Single nano SIM + eSIM; USB Type-C 3.2; stereo speakers, three microphones There is no 3.5 mm headphone jack; unlocking uses fingerprint and face recognition. Google