The Galaxy A series A of the Samsung range continues to evolve, the 2025 range with the Galaxy A36, successor to the Galaxy A35 from last year.
Although they may seem similar on the surface, some key differences may well make one a better choice compared to the other for you.
Let's take a look at what distinguishes them and to which we offer the best value for money.
Battery and load
One of the most important improvements in the Galaxy A36 is its improved load speed. While the two phones are delivered with a 5,000 mAh battery, the A36 supports 45 W Super Fast load, compared to the fast load of 25 W on the A35.
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This means that if the A35 will take approximately 90 minutes to reach a full load, the A36 can fill two thirds of its battery in just 30 minutes, which makes it much more practical for users who need fast recharge before leaving.
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If the fast load is an important factor for you, the A36 is the clear winner here.
Software
Samsung pushes the characteristics of the AI in 2025, and the A36 obtains more of these improvements than the A35.
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The A36 includes the new features of Samsung “ Awesome Intelligence '' like AI Select, Object Eraser (Automatic Suggestion), filters (adjust film styles) and read aloud, while the A35 offers only object suggestions, Smart Select and Basic Edit.
Additional AA tools in A36, such as select and reading aloud, improve the user experience by making content creation and accessibility features more intuites.
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If you like the tools powered by AI to improve your daily use of the phone, the A36 is the best choice.
Display
Samsung has made significant improvements to the display of the A36.
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It comes with a 6.7 -inch Amoled screen which has 1,200 brightness, which makes it brighter and slightly larger than the 6.6 -inch and 1,000 Niz panel on the A35.
This means better visibility outside, improving HDR content and more immersive experience as a whole.
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Although the two screens support a 120 Hz cooling rate, the upper brightness of the A36 makes it the best choice for those who frequently use their phones in brilliant conditions or appreciate a lot of media.
Other differences
Apart from these major differences, there are some other minor upgrades. The A36 is thinner at 7.4 mm against the 8.2 mm of the A35, and lighter at 195g against 209g, which makes it easier to hold.
He also uses the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chip, while the A35 runs on the former Exynos 1380. Although the improvement is low at around 6%, quality chipsets tend to be more effective.
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The A35 has a 13MP front camera, while the A36 has a 12MP sensor with Super HDR. Although the A35 selfie camera has technically more megapixel, improvements in A36 AI could make better plans in dynamic lighting conditions.
Finally, while the Galaxy A36 keeps the key island of its frame, it modifies the design of the rear cameras, surrounding the three protruding lenses with an aluminum frame. Apart from that, almost all the other characteristics of the two phones are almost identical.
Price and availability
The Samsung Galaxy A35 5G starts at £ 339 / $ 399 for the 128 GB version. There is also a 256 GB model which costs £ 389, but is only available in the United Kingdom.
The phone is available to buy directly from Samsung UK and Samsung US, or a third -party retailer like Amazon Uk and Amazon US.
The Galaxy A36 5G with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage is at the price of £ 399 in the United Kingdom, £ 60 more than the Galaxy A35. However, this increase in prices seems somewhat justified by the faster load, improved AI features, brighter display and more storage. You can buy it in Samsung or a third -party seller like Amazon.
In the United States, it is at $ 399.99 for a model with 128 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM, and once again, it is available from Samsung, or third-party retailers, including Best Buy and Walmart.
Verdict
If you are looking for the best mid -range phone of the best value and don't bother a slightly slower load, the Galaxy A35 remains an excellent budget option.
However, if you want the latest AI features, a faster load and a significantly brighter display, the Galaxy A36 is worth the additional cost.
The A36 feels more to the test of future, thanks to its Qualcomm chip, its AI tools and better long -term conviviality, making it a better investment as a whole.
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