Samsung Galaxy A14 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A36
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
1category wins
Samsung Galaxy A36
5category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
Faster chip
Samsung Galaxy A36
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Samsung Galaxy A36
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Samsung Galaxy A36
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy A36
Best value for money
Samsung Galaxy A36
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.6 | 6.7 |
| Panel Type | PLS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2408 | 2340 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 90 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | — | 1900 |
| PPI | 400 | 385 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus + |
| Screen-to-body | 80.2 | 86.5 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 (SM-A146B) / Mali-G57 MC2 (SM-A146P) | Adreno 710 |
| Chipset Name | Exynos 1330 (SM-A146B) / Dimensity 700 (SM-A146P) | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| Process (nm) | 5 | 4 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | One UI | One UI 7 |
| OS Version | 13 | 15 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Samsung Galaxy A36 +6%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Samsung Galaxy A36 +64%AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A36 +38%| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 960 (Exynos 1330) / 690 (Dimensity 700) | 1,013 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 1,826 (Exynos 1330) / 1,736 (Dimensity 700) | 3,000 |
| AnTuTu | 607,489 (Exynos 1330) / 515,647 (Dimensity 700) | 840,353 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - USA onlymicroSDXC (dedicated slot) - International | No |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| Depth | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 10-bit HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/2, 26mm, (wide) | 12 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 5000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | 15 | 45 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus + ), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus + ) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Height (mm) | 167.7 | 162.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.1 | 7.4 |
| Weight (g) | 202 | 195 |
| Width (mm) | 78 | 78.2 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, January 04 | 2025, March 02 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, January 12 | Available. Released 2025, March 10 |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G Bands | 2, 5, 66, 77 Sub6/mmWave - USA | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | FM radio (Exynos 1330 chipset only), recording | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer (USA only) | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy A14 5G and Samsung Galaxy A36 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Both phones sit in the same price band, so the choice comes down to specs and brand preference.
Samsung Galaxy A36 posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Above 60,000 DZD, prioritise screen quality, fast charging, and a clear software-update commitment.
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