Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Samsung Galaxy A36 Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of phone size, battery capacity, and hardware specifications
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Battery:
- Li-Ion
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Battery:
- 5000
BATTERY
2 specs| Specification | iPhone 17 Air | Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 20 wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired | 45W wired, 66% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min |
| Type | Li-Ion 3149 mAh | Best5000 mAh |
BODY
5 specs| Specification | iPhone 17 Air | Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), titanium frame (grade 5), glass back (Ceramic Shield) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+) |
| Dimensions | Best163 x 77.6 x 5.5 mm (6.42 x 3.06 x 0.22 in) | 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm (6.41 x 3.08 x 0.29 in) |
| Others | IP68 dust tight and water resistant Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) | - |
| SIM | eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time) IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
| Weight | Best165 g (5.82 oz) | 195 g (6.88 oz) |
COMMUNICATIONS
6 specs| Specification | iPhone 17 Air | Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
DISPLAY
4 specs| Specification | iPhone 17 Air | Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ Always-on display |
| Resolution | Best1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 116.7 cm2 (~92.2% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak) |
FEATURES
2 specs| Specification | iPhone 17 Air | Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Others | Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite | - |
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass Virtual Proximity Sensing Circle to Search |
MAIN CAMERA
4 specs| Specification | iPhone 17 Air | Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Dual | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS* * speculative camera details | - |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Triple | - | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
MEMORY
2 specs| Specification | iPhone 17 Air | Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM NVMe | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
MISC
3 specs| Specification | iPhone 17 Air | Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Black; other colors | Lavender, Black, White, Lime |
| Models | - | SM-A366E, SM-A366E/DS, SM-A366B, SM-A366B/DS, SM-A366U, SM-A366U1 |
| SAR | - | 1.07 W/kg (head) |
NETWORK
6 specs| Specification | iPhone 17 Air | Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | LTE | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G bands | SA/NSA/Sub6 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
PLATFORM
4 specs| Specification | iPhone 17 Air | Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Apple A19 (3 nm) | Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| GPU | Apple GPU | Adreno 710 |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 |
SELFIE CAMERA
3 specs| Specification | iPhone 17 Air | Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. | - |
| Single | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)* * speculative camera details | 12 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 10-bit HDR |
SOUND
2 specs| Specification | iPhone 17 Air | Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5 mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
iPhone 17 Air vs Galaxy A36 Comparison Summary
Comprehensive iPhone 17 Air vs Galaxy A36 dimensions comparison covering battery capacity, physical size, and key hardware specifications. This detailed analysis helps you make an informed purchase decision by comparing mAh battery capacity, charging speeds, thickness, weight, display, and processor capabilities.
- Battery Capacity
- Compare mAh ratings and fast charging technologies. Higher mAh indicates longer battery life. Check charging speeds (W rating) for actual usage performance.
- Dimensions & Weight
- Physical measurements in mm and weight in grams. Thinner phones offer better portability, while heavier phones often indicate better build quality.
- Display & Hardware
- Screen size (inches), refresh rate (Hz), and pixel density (ppi). Processor speed (GHz) and RAM directly affect performance and multitasking ability.