Samsung Galaxy A36 5G vs iQOO Neo 10
₹7,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Galaxy A36 5G starts ₹7,000 lower: ₹36,999 against ₹43,999 for the iQOO Neo 10.
- The iQOO Neo 10 has the bigger battery: 7,000 mAh against 5,000 mAh. It also charges faster, at 120W against 45W.
- The iQOO Neo 10 has the better screen on paper: smoother (144Hz against 120Hz), brighter (5,500 nits against 1,200) and sharper (1.5K against Full HD+).
- The Galaxy A36 5G is promised more software updates: 6 OS updates, against 3 OS updates for the iQOO Neo 10.
- The Galaxy A36 5G is the lighter phone: 195 g against 206 g.
- The Galaxy A36 5G is better sealed against dust and water: IP67 against IP65. Only it is rated to survive a dunk in water.
Get the Galaxy A36 5G for the lower price, longer software support and the lighter build. Get the iQOO Neo 10 for the bigger battery, faster charging and the better screen.
Every spec, lined up
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 128GB₹36,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹40,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹43,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹48,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Galaxy A36 5G vs iQOO Neo 10, answered
In India, the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G starts at ₹36,999 and the iQOO Neo 10 starts at ₹43,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Galaxy A36 5G or the iQOO Neo 10?
The Galaxy A36 5G, by ₹7,000. Starting prices: ₹36,999 for the Galaxy A36 5G, ₹43,999 for the iQOO Neo 10. The Galaxy A36 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹40,999. The iQOO Neo 10 comes in 2 versions, up to ₹48,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Galaxy A36 5G or the iQOO Neo 10?
The iQOO Neo 10, with 7,000 mAh to 5,000 mAh. For charging, the iQOO Neo 10 is quicker: 120W to 45W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the iQOO Neo 10's: it is smoother (144Hz to 120Hz) and brighter (5,500 to 1,200 nits). The Galaxy A36 5G has a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED at 120Hz, the iQOO Neo 10 a 6.78-inch AMOLED at 144Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) on the Galaxy A36 5G and 50MP Sony main (f/1.79, OIS) on the iQOO Neo 10. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The Galaxy A36 5G runs the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, the iQOO Neo 10 the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4.
Which gets more software updates?
The Galaxy A36 5G. It is promised 6 OS updates; the iQOO Neo 10, 3 OS updates.
Which is better protected against water?
The Galaxy A36 5G, rated IP67 to the iQOO Neo 10's IP65. Only the Galaxy A36 5G is rated to survive a dunk. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The Galaxy A36 5G, at 195 g to 206 g.
