OPPO Find X9 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A36
The A36 is the cheaper one to own: around £420 over a typical contract, £815 less than the X9 Ultra.
10 reviews 3.4
10 reviews
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
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Samsung Galaxy A36
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| Expert Rating | 4.4 10 reviews |
3.4 10 reviews |
| Screen | 6.82" | 6.7" |
| Display | LTPO AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3168 | 1080 x 2340 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 510 | 385 |
| Rear Camera | 200 Megapixels | 50 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 50 Megapixels | 12 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) | Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| Battery | 7,050 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| OS | Android | Android 15 |
| SIM Type | nano-SIM and e-SIM | nano-SIM and e-SIM |
| Connectivity | Up to 5G | Up to 5G |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | 163.2 x 77.0 x 8.7 mm | 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 235 grams | 195 grams |
| Water Resistance | IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
| Contracts |
£44.99/mo
£129.00 upfront |
£16.29/mo
£29.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £1447.00 | £264.99 |
| Deals | Deals |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the OPPO Find X9 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy A36 cheaper on contract?
Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy A36 is cheaper on contract at £419.96 over the life of the deal from £16.29 per month with £29.00 upfront.
Which has the better screen, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy A36?
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra has the bigger screen at 6.8" compared to the Samsung Galaxy A36's 6.7", the OPPO Find X9 Ultra has the sharper display at 510 pixels per inch versus 385, and the OPPO Find X9 Ultra uses a LTPO AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy A36 has a Super AMOLED.
Which has the better camera, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy A36?
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra features a 200 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 OPPO Find X9 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Samsung Galaxy A36 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £264.99.
What storage options are available for the OPPO Find X9 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A36?
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra is available in 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A36 comes in 128GB, 256GB.
What processors do the OPPO Find X9 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A36 use?
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra is powered by the Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 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 OPPO Find X9 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy A36?
It's a trade-off: the Samsung Galaxy A36 is lighter but the OPPO Find X9 Ultra is more compact. It's 40g lighter at 195 grams, though the OPPO Find X9 Ultra is actually the more compact phone at 163.2 x 77.0 x 8.7 mm, the Samsung Galaxy A36 is slimmer at 7.4mm thick.
Which is more water resistant, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy A36?
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra is rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy A36 is rated IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min).
What operating system do the OPPO Find X9 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A36 run?
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra runs Android and the Samsung Galaxy A36 runs Android 15. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.