Samsung Galaxy A36 vs Samsung Galaxy S24 FE

Our Verdict: For Samsung Galaxy S24 FE versus Samsung Galaxy A36, the recommendation depends mostly on what you want from the hardware. The S24 FE is ahead for display quality, with its Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X panel and a 3.9/5 expert-review average from 10 reviews; the A36 is the better match for its Super AMOLED panel and a lighter 195g body. The S24 FE is the better fit for display quality, while the A36 is the one to consider for portability.

The A36 is the cheaper one to own: around £420 over a typical contract, £278 less than the S24 FE.

Expert Rating
3.4
10 reviews
3.9
10 reviews
Screen
6.7" 6.7"
Display
Super AMOLED Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1080 x 2340 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
385 385
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) Exynos 2400e (4 nm)
Battery
5,000 mAh 4,700 mAh
Storage
128GB, 256GB 128GB, 256GB
OS
Android 15 Android
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/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm 162 x 77.3 x 8 mm
Weight
195 grams 213 grams
Water Resistance
IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
£16.29/mo (£29.00 upfront) £54.83/mo (£30.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£264.99 £249.00
Samsung Galaxy A36 Samsung Galaxy A36 Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
Expert Rating 3.4
10 reviews
3.9
10 reviews
Screen 6.7" 6.7"
Display Super AMOLED Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080 x 2340 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 385 385
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) Exynos 2400e (4 nm)
Battery 5,000 mAh 4,700 mAh
Storage 128GB, 256GB 128GB, 256GB
OS Android 15 Android
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/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm 162 x 77.3 x 8 mm
Weight 195 grams 213 grams
Water Resistance IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts £16.29/mo
£29.00 upfront
£54.83/mo
£30.00 upfront
SIM-free £264.99 £249.00
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Samsung Galaxy A36
Samsung Galaxy A36

24 Months

128GB

Awesome Black

10GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£16.29 per month, £29 upfront.

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE

12 Months

128GB

Blue

Refurbished

5GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£54.83 per month, £30 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Samsung Galaxy A36 or Samsung Galaxy S24 FE 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 Samsung Galaxy A36 or Samsung Galaxy S24 FE?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.7", both screens are similarly sharp at around 385 pixels per inch, and the Samsung Galaxy A36 uses a Super AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE has a Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A36 or Samsung Galaxy S24 FE?

The Samsung Galaxy A36 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE 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 Samsung Galaxy A36 or Samsung Galaxy S24 FE?

The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £249.00.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A36 and Samsung Galaxy S24 FE?

The Samsung Galaxy A36 is available in 128GB, 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE comes in 128GB, 256GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A36 and Samsung Galaxy S24 FE use?

The Samsung Galaxy A36 is powered by the Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE uses the Exynos 2400e (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A36 or Samsung Galaxy S24 FE?

It's a trade-off: the Samsung Galaxy A36 is lighter but the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is more compact. It's 18g lighter at 195 grams, though the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is actually the more compact phone at 162 x 77.3 x 8 mm, the Samsung Galaxy A36 is slimmer at 7.4mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A36 or Samsung Galaxy S24 FE?

The Samsung Galaxy A36 is rated IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy A36 and Samsung Galaxy S24 FE run?

The Samsung Galaxy A36 runs Android 15 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE runs Android. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.