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Google Pixel 9a vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Which one to pick? Scores by criterion, checked new prices and the Picksly verdict.
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G scores higher (31/100 vs 30). New price not checked for at least one of them.
Which to pick by profile and use
By profile
- Budget: level (23 and 23).
- Smart: level (26 and 27).
- Premium: level (33 and 35).
By use
- Taking photos and videos: Google Pixel 9a (19), the only one of the two scored.
- Lasting a long time between charges: Google Pixel 9a (19 vs 9).
- Gaming and demanding apps: Google Pixel 9a (23 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
| Criterion | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30/100 | 31/100 |
| Performance | 23/100 | 11/100 |
| Camera | 19/100 | not measured |
| Display | 96/100 | not measured |
| Battery | 19/100 | 9/100 |
| Working memory (RAM) | 20/100 | 20/100 |
| Storage | < 5/100 | < 5/100 |
| Fast charging | < 5/100 | 26/100 |
| Brightness | 47/100 | 29/100 |
| Updates | 100/100 | 75/100 |
| New price checked | not measured | not measured |