Samsung Galaxy A36 5G vs Motorola S50 Neo 256GB
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| Feature | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Motorola S50 Neo 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 40,000 | KSh 37,500 |
| Display | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio); Super AMOLED | 6.7-inch pOLED, 120Hz |
| Processor | Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 |
| RAM | — | 12GB |
| Storage | — | 256GB |
| 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) | 50MP main camera + 8MP ultrawide camera |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, 66% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min | 30W wired; 33W charger included |
| Weight | 195 g (6.88 oz) | 171 g (black) or 173 g (other finishes) |
| Operating system | Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 | — |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G |
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General
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Motorola S50 Neo 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung | Motorola |
| Model | Galaxy A36 5G | Moto S50 Neo (XT2427-4) |
| Announced | 2025, March 02 | 2024, June |
Design
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Motorola S50 Neo 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm (6.41 x 3.08 x 0.29 in) | 161.91 × 73.06 × 7.59 mm |
| Weight | 195 g (6.88 oz) | 171 g (black) or 173 g (other finishes) |
| Build materials | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+) | PMMA or air nano-leather back (colour dependent) |
Display
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Motorola S50 Neo 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio); Super AMOLED | 6.7-inch pOLED, 120Hz |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) | 2400 × 1080 (Full HD+) |
| Display protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Display features | 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak) | 120Hz refresh rate |
Performance
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Motorola S50 Neo 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | — |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Motorola S50 Neo 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | — | 12GB |
| Storage | — | 256GB |
| Storage technology | UFS 2.2 | — |
| Expandable storage | No | microSD supported |
Cameras
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Motorola S50 Neo 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 50MP main camera + 8MP ultrawide camera |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 32MP |
| Rear camera features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | — |
| Rear camera video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | — |
| Front camera video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 10-bit HDR | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Motorola S50 Neo 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, 66% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min | 30W wired; 33W charger included |
Software
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Motorola S50 Neo 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 | — |
Network
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Motorola S50 Neo 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM; Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Motorola S50 Neo 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | — |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | — |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type‑C |
Durability
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Motorola S50 Neo 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | — |
Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Motorola S50 Neo 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass; Virtual Proximity Sensing | — |
| Colors | Lavender, Black, White, Lime | Jimo Black, Lanting Blue, Qingtian Cyan |
Audio
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Motorola S50 Neo 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | — |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No — USB Type‑C audio |



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