Samsung Galaxy A36 5G / Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G: Galaxy A36 5G, international SM-A366B; 6/128, 8/128, 8/256 and 12/256 GB options vary by market. The US SM-A366U, Latin American SM-A366E and the Galaxy A56/A26 are separate models.

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: Pixel 9 Pro XL (2024); 16 GB RAM, 128/256/512 GB or 1 TB storage (1 TB not offered in every market). Model codes: US GGX8B (mmWave), Japan GQ57S (FeliCa), other markets GZC4K. The Indian version has Wi-Fi 6 instead of Wi-Fi 7. The Pixel 9 Pro (6.3-inch) and Pixel 9 are separate models.

Specification	Samsung Galaxy A36 5G	Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Release year	2025	2024
Display	6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED; up to 120 Hz; Vision Booster; 1200 nits (High Brightness Mode) Vision Booster adjusts colour and contrast in strong light to improve readability. Because of the rounded corners, the visible area measures 6.5 inches. Samsung	6.8-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED; 1344 × 2992, 486 ppi, 20:9; 1–120 Hz Smooth Display; 2000 nits HDR, 3000 nits peak; >2,000,000:1 contrast LTPO lets the panel drop as low as 1 Hz with static content to save battery and rise to 120 Hz when scrolling; Google notes 120 Hz is not available in every app. The 2000-nit HDR figure is measured with the whole screen lit, the 3000-nit peak with 5% of the screen lit. Google
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; larger vapor chamber The vapor chamber spreads processor heat over a larger area, delaying performance drops during long gaming or video sessions. Samsung	—
Memory and storage	6/128, 8/128, 8/256 or 12/256 GB (market-dependent) No microSD slot is listed for this model; storage cannot be expanded later. Samsung	16 GB RAM; 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB Storage is chosen at purchase and cannot be expanded; there is no memory card slot. Google
Rear cameras	50 MP main (ƒ/1.8, AF, OIS); 8 MP ultra-wide (ƒ/2.2); 5 MP macro (ƒ/2.4) OIS counters hand shake for sharper low-light photos. There is no telephoto camera; zoom is digital. Samsung	50 MP wide (Octa PD, ƒ/1.68, 82°, 1/1.31-inch); 48 MP ultrawide (Quad PD, ƒ/1.7, 123°, autofocus, Macro Focus); 48 MP 5x telephoto (ƒ/2.8, 22°, 1/2.55-inch); Super Res Zoom up to 30x Google lists 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 5x and 10x as optical-quality zoom; the range up to 30x is software-assisted digital zoom. The wide and telephoto cameras have optical + electronic stabilisation, and there is a multi-zone laser autofocus sensor. Google
Front camera	12 MP (ƒ/2.2); 10-bit HDR video recording Samsung	—
Battery and charging	5000 mAh (typical), 4905 mAh (rated); 45 W wired charging (Super Fast Charging 2.0) The typical value is the average capacity in IEC 61960 tests; the rated value is the guaranteed minimum. Samsung	Typical 5060 mAh (minimum 4942 mAh); up to 37 W wired with the Google 45 W charger, about 70% in 30 minutes; 23 W wireless with Pixel Stand 2, 12 W with Qi EPP; Battery Share reverse wireless charging No charger is included; the box has a USB 2.0 USB-C cable. Google notes Battery Share noticeably reduces the phone’s own battery life. Google
Durability	IP67; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back IP67 describes a lab test of up to 30 minutes in 1 metre of fresh water; Samsung does not advise beach or pool use. Samsung	—
Software	Android 15, One UI 7; six Android/One UI upgrades and six years of security updates Samsung	—
Security	Samsung Knox, Knox Vault Knox Vault keeps sensitive data such as passwords and PINs in a protected hardware area separate from the main processor. Samsung	—
Audio	Stereo speakers Samsung	Stereo speakers, 3 microphones, noise suppression, spatial audio Google
Size and weight	162.9 × 78.2 × 7.4 mm; 195 g Samsung	162.8 × 76.6 × 8.5 mm; 221 g Google
Colours	Awesome Lavender, Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Lime Samsung	—
Cover glass and body	—	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back (silky matte back), polished recycled-aluminium frame; IP68 IP68 is the dust and water resistance class under IEC 60529; Google notes the protection is not permanent and can weaken with wear, repair or damage. Google
Chip	—	Google Tensor G4; Titan M2 security coprocessor Titan M2 is a security chip that handles sensitive operations such as passcode and lock-screen verification separately from the main processor. Google
Video	—	Rear: 4K 24/30/60 fps, 8K 30 fps with Video Boost, 10-bit HDR video, slow motion up to 240 fps; front: 42 MP autofocus camera, 4K 30/60 fps Video Boost processes footage on Google’s cloud servers to improve night and 8K recordings, so the processed result is not instant and needs an internet connection. Google
Connectivity	—	5G (sub-6; also mmWave on US GGX8B), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 2.4/5/6 GHz 2x2 + 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, Ultra Wideband, USB Type-C 3.2; nano-SIM + eSIM Wi-Fi 7 gives higher speed and lower latency on the 6 GHz band with a compatible router; the Indian version supports only Wi-Fi 6 (2.4/5 GHz). The USB-C port runs at USB 3.2 speed, but the bundled cable is USB 2.0. Google
Location	—	Dual-band GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo (outside the US also BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC) Dual-band satellite positioning helps reduce errors from signals reflected between tall buildings. Google
Authentication and safety	—	Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint, Face Unlock; Satellite SOS (US), Car Crash Detection Satellite SOS is offered only in the US and is free for the first two years; Car Crash Detection is not available in every country or language. Google
Software support	—	Launched with Android 14; 7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from US Google Store availability Google