Apple iPhone 16e vs Samsung Galaxy A36
We put both spec sheets side by side and found 15 differences across 28 checks. 13 answers are identical.
Apple · 2025
iPhone 16e
- Screen size
- 6.1"
- Processor
- Apple A18 (3 nm)
- Battery capacity
- 4005 mAh
- Launch price
- $ 382.22 / € 445.00 / £...
Samsung · 2025
Galaxy A36
- Screen size
- 6.7"
- Processor
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Ge...
- Battery capacity
- 5000 mAh
- Launch price
- $399
Where they differ
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Audio
| Headphone jack | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | No | No |
Storage & memory
| microSD slot | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
Connectivity
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Dual SIM | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi 7 | No | No |
| USB-C port | Yes | Yes |
| IR blaster | No | No |
Battery & charging
| Wireless charging | Yes, 7.5W | No |
|---|---|---|
| Reverse wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging speed | 7.5W wired, 7.5W wireless | 45W wired |
| Battery capacity | 4005 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Build & durability
| Water resistance | Yes, IP68 | Yes, IP67 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen protection | Ceramic Shield glass, Mohs level 4 | Yes |
| Weight | 167 g | 195 g |
Display
| 120Hz display | No, 60Hz | Yes, 120Hz |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1" | 6.7" |
| Fingerprint sensor | No, Face ID | Yes (under display, optical) |
Camera
| Telephoto / optical zoom | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| 4K video | Yes, 4K@24/25/30/60fps | Yes, 4K@30fps |
Basics
| Release date | 2025, February 28 | 2025, March 19 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 (3 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| Launch price | $ 382.22 / € 445.00 / £ 426.58 / ₹ 59,900 | $399 |
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Specifications sourced from GSMArena, used under CC BY 4.0. Answers on this page are our own reading of those spec sheets. Manufacturers change hardware between regional variants, so check the retail listing before you buy on a single feature.