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Google Pixel 7a vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

Which one to pick? Scores by criterion, checked new prices and the Picksly verdict.

Same Picksly score for both (27/100). New price not checked for at least one of them.

Which to pick by profile and use

By profile

  • Budget: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (23 vs 19).
  • Smart: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (26 vs 22).
  • Premium: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (30), the only one of the two scored.

By use

  • Taking photos and videos: Google Pixel 7a (78), the only one of the two scored.
  • Lasting a long time between charges: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (9 vs 6).
  • Gaming and demanding apps: Google Pixel 7a (14 vs 11).
  • Keeping lots of photos, videos and apps: level (0 and 0).

Scores out of 100. A gap under 3 points counts as a tie.

Picksly scores

CriterionGoogle Pixel 7aSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
Overall score27/10027/100
Performance14/10011/100
Camera78/100not measured
Display34/100not measured
Battery6/1009/100
Working memory (RAM)20/10020/100
Storage< 5/100< 5/100
Fast charging< 5/10026/100
Updates50/10075/100
Brightnessnot measured29/100
New price checkednot measurednot measured

How these scores are calculated

Google Pixel 7a sheet → Samsung Galaxy A36 5G sheet →