Galaxy A36 vs Oppo Pad SE

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

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Samsung · 2025

Galaxy A36

85/ 100

Launch MSRP$399 USD

Oppo

Oppo Pad SE

85/ 100

Launch MSRPPricing on request

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Oppo Pad SE BETTER THAN Galaxy A36?

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Galaxy A36

Oppo Pad SEWinner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

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SPEC FACTOR	Galaxy A36	Oppo Pad	LEADER
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	9,340 mAh	+9,340 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	45W	Standard	45W Max
Main Camera Sensor	50 MP	50 MP	50 MP
Screen Display Size	6.7"	11"	11"
Chassis Weight	195g	N/A	195g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Galaxy A36:

✓804g lighter chassis (195g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$9600 lower launch MSRP ($399 vs $9999)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy Oppo Pad SE:

✓Larger 9,340 mAh battery capacity (+4,340 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓11" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Galaxy A36	Oppo Pad SE
1. Display & Screen🏆 Oppo Pad SE Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen Size	6.7"	11"
Resolution & Density	2340x1080 (385 ppi)	FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	1,900 nits peak	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Galaxy A36 Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	Helio G100
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 15	Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB LPDDR	8 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB	256 GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Galaxy A36 Wins Camera
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.8, OIS	50 MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	8 MP, f/2.2	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	12 MP, f/2.2	12 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Galaxy A36 Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm	N/A
Weight	195 g	N/A
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP67	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Oppo Pad SE Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	9,340 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	45W wired fast charging	Fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	5.3	Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 2.0	USB Type-C
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$399	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

Oppo Pad SE edges ahead with a BeastScore of 85.3/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Oppo Pad SE ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose Galaxy A36:

Significantly faster wired charging: 45W vs max 0W · Brighter screen: 1,900 nits peak vs 0 nits

When to choose Oppo Pad SE:

Higher overall BeastScore: 85.3 vs top rival 84.8 · Larger battery capacity: 9,340 mAh (+4,340 mAh more)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy A36 vs Oppo Pad SE

Which is better: Galaxy A36 or Oppo Pad SE?

Oppo Pad SE leads with an overall BeastScore of 85.3/100 compared to Galaxy A36 (84.8/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 85.3 vs top rival 84.8 and Larger battery capacity: 9,340 mAh (+4,340 mAh more).