Samsung Galaxy A36 5G Alternatives
The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is one of our top smartphones picks of 2026 ($349 · 4.3/5), but it is not the right buy for everyone. Below are the closest comparables in the same category, ranked by how strong a case they make against the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G for typical buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G AI
At $229 the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G AI costs $120 less than the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G while still scoring 4.2/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G.
Samsung Galaxy A07 4G AI
At $149 the Samsung Galaxy A07 4G AI costs $200 less than the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G while still scoring 4.1/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G.
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G AI
At $189 the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G AI costs $160 less than the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G while still scoring 4.1/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G.
Xiaomi Redmi A5
At $119 the Xiaomi Redmi A5 costs $230 less than the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G while still scoring 4.0/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G.
Motorola Moto G Power 5G
At $299.99 the Motorola Moto G Power 5G costs $49.01 less than the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G while still scoring 3.8/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max sits $849.68 above the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G at $1,198.68 and earns a 4.8/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra sits $946.86 above the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G at $1,295.86 and earns a 4.8/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro sits $730 above the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G at $1,079 and earns a 4.7/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL - 256 GB
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL - 256 GB sits $750 above the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G at $1,099 and earns a 4.7/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL - 512 GB
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL - 512 GB sits $850 above the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G at $1,199 and earns a 4.7/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Apple iPhone 17
The Apple iPhone 17 sits $425.97 above the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G at $774.97 and earns a 4.6/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
OnePlus 13
The OnePlus 13 sits $550.99 above the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G at $899.99 and earns a 4.6/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Google Pixel 10
The Google Pixel 10 sits $450 above the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G at $799 and earns a 4.6/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
OnePlus 15
The OnePlus 15 sits $550 above the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G at $899 and earns a 4.6/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 sits $1,550 above the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G at $1,899 and earns a 4.6/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Google Pixel 9 Pro
The Google Pixel 9 Pro sits $650 above the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G at $999 and earns a 4.5/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Google Pixel 10a
The Google Pixel 10a sits $150 above the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G at $499 and earns a 4.5/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Nothing Phone (3) - 256 GB
The Nothing Phone (3) - 256 GB sits $450 above the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G at $799 and earns a 4.5/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Nothing Phone (3) - 512 GB
The Nothing Phone (3) - 512 GB sits $550 above the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G at $899 and earns a 4.5/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
OnePlus 15R
The OnePlus 15R sits $250 above the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G at $599 and earns a 4.5/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra sits $1,150 above the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G at $1,499 and earns a 4.4/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro - 128 GB
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro - 128 GB sits $100 above the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G at $449 and earns a 4.4/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro - 256 GB
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro - 256 GB sits $150 above the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G at $499 and earns a 4.4/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Xiaomi 15 5G AI
The Xiaomi 15 5G AI sits $450 above the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G at $799 and earns a 4.4/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
The Samsung Galaxy A56 5G sits $100 above the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G at $449 and earns a 4.4/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Apple iPhone 16
The Apple iPhone 16 sits $450 above the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G at $799 and earns a 4.3/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Nothing Phone (3a) - 128 GB
The Nothing Phone (3a) - 128 GB sits $30 above the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G at $379 and earns a 4.3/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Nothing Phone (3a) - 256 GB
The Nothing Phone (3a) - 256 GB sits $80 above the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G at $429 and earns a 4.3/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Google Pixel 9a
The Google Pixel 9a sits $150 above the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G at $499 and earns a 4.2/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
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