Device summary

Samsung

Galaxy A36

Apple

iPhone 14 Plus

Full specifications

Full specifications
Basic information
Release year20252022
Starting price—$899
Display size6.7-inch6.7-inch
Dimensions78.2 mm × 162.9 mm × 7.4 mm78.1 mm × 160.8 mm × 7.8 mm
Weight195 g203 g
Front materialCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+Ceramic Shield
Back materialCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+Glass
Display
Display technologySuper AMOLEDSuper Retina XDR OLED
Refresh rate120 Hz60 Hz
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+Ceramic Shield
Resolution—2778 × 1284
Peak brightness—1200 nits
Performance
ChipsetSnapdragon 6 Gen 3Apple A15 Bionic
RAM6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB6 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
Expandable storage—No
Cameras
Main cameraMain · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · OISMain · 12 MP · ƒ/1.5 · 26 mm · Sensor-shift OIS
Ultra-wide cameraUltra Wide · 8 MP · ƒ/2.2Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 13 mm
Macro cameraMacro · 5 MP · ƒ/2.4—
Front camerasFront · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9
Video recording—4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps, Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps
Battery & charging
Wired charging45 W20 W
Wireless charging—15 W
Charging standardSuper Fast Charging 2.0MagSafe, Qi
Battery type—Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion
Typical capacity5000 mAh—
Rated capacity4905 mAh—
Connectivity
Cellular5G, LTE5G (sub-6 GHz), Gigabit LTE
Wi‑Fi—Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 5.3
USB—USB-C (USB 2)
NFC—Yes
eSIM—Yes
Satellite—Emergency SOS via satellite
Build & durability
Ingress protectionIP67IP68
Frame—Aluminum

Key differences

The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.

  • Height

    Galaxy A36

    2.1 mm taller · minor difference

  • Weight

    Galaxy A36

    8 g lighter · minor difference

  • Thickness

    Galaxy A36

    0.4 mm thinner · minor difference

  • Width

    Very similar width

What these size differences mean

Calculated from the dimensions shown, rounded to 0.1 mm and 1 g. Percentages use the smaller measurement as the reference. Fold and rotation settings affect the dimensions compared.

  • Galaxy A36 is 0.1 mm (0.1% relative to iPhone 14 Plus) wider. Check this difference against the width of your current device and pocket opening.
  • Galaxy A36 is 2.1 mm (1.3% relative to iPhone 14 Plus) taller. This describes the body outline; screen diagonal alone does not tell you the overall size.
  • iPhone 14 Plus is 0.4 mm (5.4% relative to Galaxy A36) thicker. Cases and camera protrusions can change the clearance you need.
  • Galaxy A36 is 8 g lighter. This is the listed device-weight difference, not a measured comfort rating.

Use these figures to compare physical size. They do not establish one-handed reach, pocket fit, durability or an overall winner.

Size in everyday life

Picture it in your front pocket.

Front pocket reference

2018 US jeans study · 20 brands · 80 pairs · Approx. 32-inch waists

Galaxy A36

iPhone 14 Plus

Sources and measurement notes

Sizometry compares published specifications and calculates differences. These are not hands-on measurements or tests of comfort, performance or pocket fit.

iPhone 14 Plus

No source link is recorded for this model yet. Treat its listed figures as unverified.

Check the exact model, year, region and configuration on the linked page. References may cover several variants. Folded and unfolded dimensions differ; cases and camera protrusions may change the space a device needs. Drawings share a relative scale and are not calibrated to life size on your screen.

Galaxy A36 vs iPhone 14 Plus Size Comparison

User Experience Summary

Galaxy A36

Strengths

  • 45W charging and bright 2000-nit-class AMOLED
  • Victus+ glass with IP67 in a slim 195 g body
  • Dependable daylight photography for social use

Compromises

  • No microSD expansion unlike the A26
  • Low-light and selfie cameras disappoint many owners
  • Occasional lag and warmth versus expectations

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