Samsung Galaxy A36 vs Samsung Galaxy A41

Our verdict: You'll get more screen real estate from the Samsung Galaxy A36 at 6.7", though the Samsung Galaxy A41 is crisper at 431 PPI. If the camera matters most, the Samsung Galaxy A36 has the edge at 50MP. If selfies matter, the Samsung Galaxy A36 leads with a 12MP front-facing lens. Day-to-day comfort favours the Samsung Galaxy A41 at 152g.

Screen
6.7" 6.1"
Display
Super AMOLED AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 1080 x 2400
Pixels Per Inch
385 431
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 8 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) Mediatek MT6768 Helio P65
Storage
128GB, 256GB 64GB
OS
Android 15 Android
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM Standard SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm 149.9 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm
Weight
195 grams 152 grams
Water Resistance
IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) Not rated
Contracts
£13.79/mo (£29.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£204.99 £109.99
Samsung Galaxy A36 Samsung Galaxy A36 Samsung Galaxy A41 Samsung Galaxy A41
Screen 6.7" 6.1"
Display Super AMOLED AMOLED
Resolution 1080 x 2340 1080 x 2400
Pixels Per Inch 385 431
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 8 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) Mediatek MT6768 Helio P65
Storage 128GB, 256GB 64GB
OS Android 15 Android
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM Standard SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm 149.9 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm
Weight 195 grams 152 grams
Water Resistance IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) Not rated
Contracts £13.79/mo
£29.00 upfront
SIM-free £204.99 £109.99
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A36 or Samsung Galaxy A41?

The Samsung Galaxy A36 has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Samsung Galaxy A41's 6.1", the Samsung Galaxy A41 has the sharper display at 431 pixels per inch versus 385, and the Samsung Galaxy A36 uses a Super AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy A41 has a AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A36 or Samsung Galaxy A41?

The Samsung Galaxy A36 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A41 has a 48 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Samsung Galaxy A36 or Samsung Galaxy A41?

The Samsung Galaxy A41 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £109.99.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A36 and Samsung Galaxy A41?

The Samsung Galaxy A36 is available in 128GB, 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A41 comes in 64GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A36 and Samsung Galaxy A41 use?

The Samsung Galaxy A36 is powered by the Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy A41 uses the Mediatek MT6768 Helio P65.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A36 or Samsung Galaxy A41?

The Samsung Galaxy A41 is the more portable of the two — it's 43g lighter at 152 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 149.9 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm, the Samsung Galaxy A36 is slimmer at 7.4mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A36 or Samsung Galaxy A41?

The Samsung Galaxy A36 is rated IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy A41 is rated Not rated.

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy A36 and Samsung Galaxy A41 run?

The Samsung Galaxy A36 runs Android 15 and the Samsung Galaxy A41 runs Android. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.