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OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

Compare cameras, battery, screen and everyday features.

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OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite

OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite

  • 208 g.
  • About 144 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.72 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Dimensity 7400 Apex (4 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 3.1.
KSh 38,500Out of Stock
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Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

  • 195 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.7 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 2.2.
KSh 40,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite has a much bigger battery (7,000 mAh), scrolls more smoothly (144 Hz) and runs newer Android 16, while the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G has a brighter OLED screen, steadier photos and video (OIS), sharper selfies (12 MP) and better water and dust protection (IP67).

Weight

OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
208 g
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
195 g

Refresh

OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
About 144 Hz display refresh rate
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
About 120 Hz display refresh rate

Display

OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
About 6.72 inch screen
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
About 6.7 inch screen

Performance

OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
Mediatek Dimensity 7400 Apex (4 nm) processor
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) processor

Storage

OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
UFS 3.1
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
UFS 2.2

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite

  • Bigger battery: 7,000 mAh (vs 5,000 mAh).
  • Smoother 144 Hz display (vs 120 Hz).
  • Newer Android 16 (vs Android 15).
  • 10 W reverse charging for earbuds or another phone.

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

  • IP67 water and dust resistance (vs IP64).
  • OLED display (vs LCD).
  • Optical image stabilisation on the main camera.
  • Brighter display: up to 1,900 nits (vs 1,000).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 6 (vs Wi-Fi 5).
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 12 MP (vs 8 MP).

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PriorityOnePlus Nord CE6 LiteSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
Display6.72-inch LCD display, 144 Hz, 392 ppi6.7-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 385 ppi
Camera50 MP main camera50 MP main camera with OIS
PerformanceMediatek Dimensity 7400 Apex processorQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor
MemoryUp to 8 GB RAMUp to 12 GB RAM
Battery capacity7,000 mAh battery5,000 mAh battery
Water resistanceIP64 water and dust resistanceIP67 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord CE6 LiteSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
BrandOnePlusSamsung
ModelOnePlus Nord CE6 LiteGalaxy A36
Announced2026, May 072025, March 02
Release statusAvailable. Released 2026, May 12Available. Released 2025, March 10
Model numbers—SM-A366E, SM-A366E/DS, SM-A366B, SM-A366B/DS, SM-A366U, SM-A366U1, SM-A366W
SAR—1.07 W/kg (head)
SAR EU—0.53 W/kg (head)     1.29 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord CE6 LiteSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
Dimensions165.9 x 76 x 8.5 mm (6.53 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm (6.41 x 3.08 x 0.29 in)
Weight208 g (7.34 oz)195 g (6.88 oz)
Build materials—Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+)

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord CE6 LiteSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
Display6.72 inches, 109.0 cm2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 144Hz, 800 nits (typ), 1000 nits (HBM)Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak); 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
Display protection—Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Display features—Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord CE6 LiteSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
ProcessorMediatek Dimensity 7400 Apex (4 nm)Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali G615Adreno 710

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord CE6 LiteSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
RAM6GB / 8GB6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage technologyUFS 3.1UFS 2.2
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)No
Memory configurations128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord CE6 LiteSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, PDAF Auxiliary lens50 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)
Front camera8 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm12 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Rear camera featuresLED flash, HDR, panoramaLED flash, panorama, HDR
Rear camera video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Front camera featuresPanorama—
Front camera video1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 10-bit HDR

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord CE6 LiteSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
Battery7000 mAh5000 mAh
Charging45W wired, 45W PPS 10W reverse wired Bypass charging45W wired, 66% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord CE6 LiteSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
Operating systemAndroid 16Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord CE6 LiteSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 411, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA
5G bands1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International; 2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord CE6 LiteSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
NFCNoYes (market/region dependent)
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 55.4, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSSGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord CE6 LiteSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
Water resistanceIP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) MIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditionsIP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord CE6 LiteSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
ColorsHyper Black, Vivid MintLavender, Black, White, Lime
Multitasking and productivity—Virtual Proximity Sensing

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord CE6 LiteSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord CE6 LiteSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
Performance—AnTuTu: 613492 (v10) GeekBench: 2917 (v6) 3DMark: 912 (Wild Life Extreme)
Display—1233 nits max brightness (measured)
Loudspeaker—-26.2 LUFS (Good)
Battery—Active use score 11:38h

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord CE6 LiteSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
Energy—Class C
Battery—41:28h endurance, 2000 cycles
Free fall—Class C (90 falls)
Repairability—Class C

Similarities

  • Both use Bluetooth 5.4.
  • Both have stereo speakers.
  • Both support 5G networks.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both take two SIM cards.
  • Both offer up to 256 GB of storage.

In summary

Get the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite if you want a much bigger battery and smoother scrolling, or the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G if you would rather have a brighter OLED screen and steadier photos and video.

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