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Nothing Phone (2a) vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (Specs, Price & Features)
Compare Nothing Phone (2a) vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G side by side to find out which is better. Discover differences in specifications, price, performance, camera, battery, and more to find the best smartphone for your needs in the Philippines.
| Specs | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Nothing | Samsung |
| Model | Phone (2a) | Galaxy A36 5G |
| Release Date | March 12, 2024 | March 2, 2025 |
| Status | Available | Available |
| SIM Type | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + eSIM or dual eSIM support) |
| Price | ₱18,990 | ₱19,990 |
| Build & Design | ||
| Dimensions | 161.7 x 76.3 x 8.6 mm | 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 195 g |
| Build Material | Gorilla Glass 5 front, plastic frame, transparent plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+) |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 (Dust and splash resistant) | IP67 |
| Durability | - | IP67 dust/water resistance; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Colors | Black, White, Milk, Blue (Special Edition) | Awesome Black, Awesome Lavender, Awesome Lime, Awesome White |
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Display Type | Flexible AMOLED, 1.07 billion colors, HDR10+ | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 pixels (FHD+) | 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+) |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz (Adaptive 30-120Hz) | 120Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 394 PPI | 385 PPI |
| Brightness | 700 nits (typ) / 1100 nits (HBM) / 1300 nits (peak) | 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (4x 2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 | Adreno 710 |
| RAM Options | 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB |
| Internal Storage Options | 128GB / 256GB (UFS 2.2) | 128GB / 256GB |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
| Software & Features | ||
| Operating System | Android 14 (Upgradable to Android 15) | Android 15 |
| UI / Skin | Nothing OS 2.5 / 2.6 | One UI 7.0 |
| Special Features | Glyph Interface (3-light strip design), ChatGPT integration, clean software experience (zero bloatware), Advanced Cooling System. | Awesome Intelligence (AI tools), Samsung Knox Vault, 6 years of OS and security updates |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50MP (f/1.9, 24mm wide, OIS, PDAF) | 50 MP (f/1.8, OIS) |
| Secondary | 50MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2, 114˚ FOV) | 8 MP (Ultra-wide), 5 MP (Macro) |
| Features | Ultra XDR, Night Mode, Motion Capture, Portrait Mode | LED flash, panorama, HDR, AI-driven editing tools |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30fps, 1080p @ 60/120fps (gyro-EIS) | 4K @ 30fps, 1080p @ 30/60fps |
| Front Camera | 32MP (f/2.2) | 12 MP (f/2.2) |
| Front Camera Features | HDR, Face Unlock | 10-bit HDR |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 60fps | 4K @ 30fps, 1080p @ 30fps |
| Audio & Multimedia | ||
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Speakers | Stereo speakers |
| Audio Features | 2x High-definition microphones | Dolby Atmos |
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Video Formats Supported | MP4, MKV, AVI, etc. | MP4, AVI, MKV, 3GP |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network | 5G (SA/NSA), 4G LTE, 3G, 2G | 5G (SA/NSA), 4G LTE, 3G, 2G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6), dual-band | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 (A2DP, LE) | 5.4 |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | Yes (A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| IR Blaster | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 (OTG) | USB-C 2.0 |
| Sensors & Security | ||
| Fingerprint Sensor | In-display (Optical) | In-display (optical) |
| Face Unlock | 2D Face Recognition | Yes (2D) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, light sensor |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging Type | Wired | Wired |
| Charging Speed | 45W (50% in 23 mins, 100% in ~60 mins) | 45W |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Reverse Charging | No | No |
| Price & Availability | ||
| Variants (RAM/Storage + Price) | 8GB + 128GB ₱18,990 12GB + 256GB ₱20,990 | 8GB+128GB ₱19,990 8GB+256GB ₱21,990 |
| Availability | Available at Digital Walker, Nothing's official Lazada/Shopee stores, and select retailers. | Available at Samsung Experience Stores, official online stores, and major retailers nationwide. |