Motorola Moto G 06 Power vs Samsung Galaxy A36

Our Verdict: Samsung Galaxy A36 and Motorola Moto G 06 Power suit different priorities. The Samsung is stronger for portability, helped by a sharper 385 PPI display, its Super AMOLED panel, and a higher-resolution 12MP front camera, while the Motorola is better suited to a larger 7,000 mAh battery. A bigger mAh figure is useful context, but real battery life still depends on software and chipset efficiency. Choose the Samsung for portability; choose the Motorola if battery size matters more.

Over a full contract, the Moto G 06 Power works out around £214 all-in, about £206 less than the A36.

Screen
6.88" 6.7"
Display
IPS LCD Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1640 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
260 385
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
8 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm) Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery
7,000 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage
64GB 128GB, 256GB
OS
Android 15 Android 15
SIM Type
Nano SIM + Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
171.4 x 77.5 x 8.8 mm 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm
Weight
220 grams 195 grams
Water Resistance
IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
Contracts
£8.50/mo (£0.00 upfront) £16.29/mo (£29.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£89.99 £264.99
Motorola Moto G 06 Power Motorola Moto G 06 Power Samsung Galaxy A36 Samsung Galaxy A36
Screen 6.88" 6.7"
Display IPS LCD Super AMOLED
Resolution 720 x 1640 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 260 385
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 8 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm) Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery 7,000 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage 64GB 128GB, 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 15
SIM Type Nano SIM + Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 171.4 x 77.5 x 8.8 mm 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm
Weight 220 grams 195 grams
Water Resistance IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
Contracts £8.50/mo
£0.00 upfront
£16.29/mo
£29.00 upfront
SIM-free £89.99 £264.99
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Motorola Moto G 06 Power
Motorola Moto G 06 Power

24 Months

64GB

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0.5GB

Data

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Unlimited

£8.50 per month, with FREE phone.

Samsung Galaxy A36
Samsung Galaxy A36

24 Months

128GB

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10GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£16.29 per month, £29 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motorola Moto G 06 Power or Samsung Galaxy A36 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Motorola Moto G 06 Power is cheaper on contract at £214.32 over the life of the deal from £8.50 per month with £0.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Moto G 06 Power or Samsung Galaxy A36?

The Motorola Moto G 06 Power has the bigger screen at 6.9" compared to the Samsung Galaxy A36's 6.7", the Samsung Galaxy A36 has the sharper display at 385 pixels per inch versus 260, and the Motorola Moto G 06 Power uses a IPS LCD panel while the Samsung Galaxy A36 has a Super AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Moto G 06 Power or Samsung Galaxy A36?

The Motorola Moto G 06 Power features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A36 has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Motorola Moto G 06 Power or Samsung Galaxy A36?

The Motorola Moto G 06 Power is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £89.99.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Moto G 06 Power and Samsung Galaxy A36?

The Motorola Moto G 06 Power is available in 64GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A36 comes in 128GB, 256GB.

What processors do the Motorola Moto G 06 Power and Samsung Galaxy A36 use?

The Motorola Moto G 06 Power is powered by the Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy A36 uses the Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Moto G 06 Power or Samsung Galaxy A36?

The Samsung Galaxy A36 is the more portable of the two: it's 25g lighter at 195 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm, and is slimmer at 7.4mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Moto G 06 Power or Samsung Galaxy A36?

The Motorola Moto G 06 Power is rated IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes), while the Samsung Galaxy A36 is rated IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min).

What operating system do the Motorola Moto G 06 Power and Samsung Galaxy A36 run?

Both phones run Android 15.