Samsung Galaxy A36 5G vs iPhone 11 Pro Max
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| Feature |  Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |  iPhone 11 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 38,000 – KSh 40,000 | KSh 43,000.00 |
| Display | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio); Super AMOLED | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
| Processor | Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) | Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) |
| RAM | — | 4GB |
| Storage | — | 64GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Rear camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.96", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.0, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.4, 120°, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6" |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | Li-Ion 3969 mAh, non-removable (15.04 Wh) |
| Charging | 45W wired, 66% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; Wireless (Qi) |
| Weight | 195 g (6.88 oz) | 226 g (7.97 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 | iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 27 |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE |
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General
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | iPhone 11 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung | Apple |
| Model | Galaxy A36 5G | Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max |
| Announced | 2025, March 02 | 2019, September 10 (released 2019, September 20) |
Design
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | iPhone 11 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm (6.41 x 3.08 x 0.29 in) | 158 x 77.8 x 8.1 mm (6.22 x 3.06 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 195 g (6.88 oz) | 226 g (7.97 oz) |
| Build materials | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+) | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame |
Display
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | iPhone 11 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio); Super AMOLED | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) | 6.5 inches, 1242 x 2688 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5 | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Display features | 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak) | HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
Performance
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | iPhone 11 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) | Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder) |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | iPhone 11 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | — | 4GB |
| Storage | — | 64GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Storage technology | UFS 2.2 | NVMe |
| Expandable storage | No | No (no card slot) |
Cameras
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | iPhone 11 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.96", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.0, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.4, 120°, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6" |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm; SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Rear camera features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Rear camera video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec. |
| Front camera features | — | HDR |
| Front camera video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 10-bit HDR | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | iPhone 11 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 5000 mAh | Li-Ion 3969 mAh, non-removable (15.04 Wh) |
| Charging | 45W wired, 66% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; Wireless (Qi) |
Software
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | iPhone 11 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 | iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 27 |
Network
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | iPhone 11 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM; Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) | Nano-SIM + eSIM ; Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
Connectivity
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | iPhone 11 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | — | Yes, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support |
| Satellite features | — | No |
Durability
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | iPhone 11 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 4m for 30 min) |
Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | iPhone 11 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass; Virtual Proximity Sensing | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Colors | Lavender, Black, White, Lime | Matte Space Gray, Matte Silver, Matte Gold, Matte Midnight Green |
Audio
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | iPhone 11 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
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