Realme 15 5G VS Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
We are comparing the Realme 15 5G (Realme) with the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (Samsung). Scroll down to the pros and cons of each phone, in-depth specs, and performance highlights.
Overall Comparison
KEY DIFFERENCES OF Realme 15 5G AND Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Here’s how Realme 15 5G and Samsung Galaxy A36 5G stack up against each other in their most impactful areas.
Reasons to consider the Realme 15 5G
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20% smoother display (144 Hz vs 120 Hz)
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40% larger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000 mAh)
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9% higher AnTuTu v11 score (909849 vs 835170)
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100% more RAM (12GB vs 6GB)
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Higher resolution (1080 x 2392 pixels)
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Higher Selfie Camera Resolution of 50 MP
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100% more storage (256GB vs 128GB)
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
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Superior display technology (Super AMOLED)
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Supports NFC
SPECIFICATION TABLE COMPARISON OF Realme 15 5G AND Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Below is the detailed specification table comparing Realme 15 5G and Samsung Galaxy A36 5G.
Note: Highlighted specs mean that Phone wins that spec row.
If neither side is highlighted, it is a tie or there is not enough data for both specs.
| Specification | Realme 15 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
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General Information
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| Brand: | Realme | Samsung |
| Release Date: | September 18, 2025 | March 10, 2025 |
| Mobile SoC: | Dimensity 7300 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| GPU: | Mali-G615 MP2 | Adreno 710 |
| Operating System: | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| Weight: | 185 g | 195 g |
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Display
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| Display Size: | 6.77 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Display Resolution: | 1080 x 2392 pixels | 1080 x 2340 |
| Display Pixels Per Inch: | 388 | 385 |
| Display Technology: | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display Refresh Rate: | 144 | 120 |
| Display Brightness: | 1600 nits | 1200 nits |
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Camera
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| Main Camera Setup: | Dual Camera | Triple Camera |
| Main Camera: | 50 MP + 8 MP | 50 MP |
| Main Camera Features: | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, bokeh mode, pro mode |
| Main Camera Video: | 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30/60/120 fps | 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 720p at 240 fps |
| Selfie Camera: | 50 MP | 12 MP |
| Selfie Camera Video: | 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps | 4K at 30 fps |
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Standard Lens
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| Megapixels | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Image Resolution | 50 MP | 8192 x 6144 |
| Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Focal Length | 26 mm | — |
| Sensor | Sony IMX882 | Sony IMX882 |
| Sensor Size | 1/1.95" | 1/1.96" |
| Pixel Size | — | 0.8 micron |
| Autofocus | PDAF | Phase Autofocus |
| Stabilization | OIS | Optical |
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Ultra-wide Lens
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| Megapixels | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Image Resolution | 8 MP | — |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Focal Length | 16 mm | — |
| Sensor | — | GalaxyCore GC08A3 |
| Sensor Size | — | 1/4.0" |
| Pixel Size | — | 1.12 micron |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
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Selfie Lens
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| Megapixels | 50 MP | 12 MP |
| Image Resolution | 50 MP | 3184 x 2388 |
| Aperture | f/2.4 | f/2.2 |
| Focal Length | 23 mm | — |
| Sensor | — | GalaxyCore GC12A2 |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
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Battery & Charging
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| Battery Capacity: | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Battery Life (in hours tested): | — | 25 |
| Battery Type: | Si/C Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Charging Speed: | 80W | 45W |
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Performance
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| RAM: | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage: | 256 GB | 128 GB |
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GEEKBENCH V6
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| Single-Core (V6) | 1012 | 1004 |
| Multi-Core (V6) | 2976 | 2919 |
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ANTUTU SCORE
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| Overall (AnTuTu V11) | 909849 | 835170 |
| CPU | 333266 | 301473 |
| GPU | 132061 | 135089 |
| MEM | 190877 | 156057 |
| UX | 253645 | 242551 |
| Overall (AnTuTu V10) | 671587 | 210120 |
| CPU | 221882 | 210120 |
| GPU | 145860 | — |
| MEM | 150286 | — |
| UX | 153559 | — |
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Connectivity
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| Network Technology: | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | 5G |
| SIM Type: | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM |
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| USB: | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
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Extras & Build
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| Fingerprint Sensor Type: | Under Display | Under Display |
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| Speaker: | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
| Audio Jack: | No | No |
Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.
PERFORMANCE CHART COMPARISON OF Realme 15 5G AND Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
The charts below visualize how Realme 15 5G and Samsung Galaxy A36 5G stack up in key performance metrics.
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SCREEN SIZE COMPARISON OF Realme 15 5G AND Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Here’s a proportional visualization of the Realme 15 5G’s 6.77 inches screen compared to the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G’s 6.7 inches display.
Realme 15 5G
6.77 inches″
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
6.7 inches″
Release Timeline of Realme 15 5G and Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G was released 6 months, 8 days earlier than Realme 15 5G.
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Our Verdict
In conclusion, the Realme 15 5G has a narrow overall lead compared to the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G. Its strongest advantages are in Performance and Battery. The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is the better fit if your top priority is Display.
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