Samsung Galaxy A36 5G vs Nothing Phone (4a)
Same price. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
Same price: both start at ₹36,999 in India, so this comes down to what you get for it.
- The Nothing Phone (4a) has the bigger battery: 5,400 mAh against 5,000 mAh.
- The Nothing Phone (4a) has the better screen on paper: brighter (4,500 nits against 1,200) and sharper (1.5K against Full HD+).
- Only the Nothing Phone (4a) has a zoom camera, a 50MP periscope.
- The Galaxy A36 5G is promised more software updates: 6 OS updates, against 3 OS updates for the Nothing Phone (4a).
- The Galaxy A36 5G is the lighter phone: 195 g against 205 g.
Get the Galaxy A36 5G for longer software support, the lighter build and better water protection. Get the Nothing Phone (4a) for the bigger battery, the better screen and the zoom camera.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 128GB₹36,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹40,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹36,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹42,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹47,999
- 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 Phone (4a), answered
In India, the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G starts at ₹36,999 and the Nothing Phone (4a) starts at ₹36,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Galaxy A36 5G or the Nothing Phone (4a)?
Neither: both start at ₹36,999. The Galaxy A36 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹40,999. The Nothing Phone (4a) comes in 4 versions, up to ₹48,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Galaxy A36 5G or the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Nothing Phone (4a), with 5,400 mAh to 5,000 mAh. Charging is close too: 45W and 50W. 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 Nothing Phone (4a)'s: it is brighter (4,500 to 1,200 nits). The Galaxy A36 5G has a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED at 120Hz, the Nothing Phone (4a) a 6.78-inch Flexible AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the Nothing Phone (4a) has a zoom camera. The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) on the Galaxy A36 5G and 50MP main (OIS) on the Nothing Phone (4a). 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 Nothing Phone (4a) the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4.
Which gets more software updates?
The Galaxy A36 5G. It is promised 6 OS updates; the Nothing Phone (4a), 3 OS updates.
Which is better protected against water?
The Galaxy A36 5G, rated IP67 to the Nothing Phone (4a)'s IP64. 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 205 g.
