Pixel 8 Pro vs Galaxy A36 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 3 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Galaxy A36 5G (supported until Mar 2031); want maximum speed → Pixel 8 Pro (Google Tensor G3).
Value Score: Pixel 8 Pro 69 · Galaxy A36 5G 66 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
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The Pixel 8 Pro's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch super actua ltpo oled, 1–120hz, up to 2400 nits peak.
The Pixel 8 Pro's Google Tensor G3 is simply the faster chip.
The Pixel 8 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The Galaxy A36 5G is supported until Mar 2031 — 5 months longer than the Pixel 8 Pro.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Pixel 8 Pro | Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $480 | $350 |
| Display | 6.7-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED, 1–120Hz, up to 2400 nits peak | 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB/8GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,050 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired, 23W wireless | 45W wired (charger not included) |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 48MP 5x telephoto | 50MP main (OIS), 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro |
| Dimensions | 162.6 × 76.5 × 8.8 mm | 162.9 × 78.2 × 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 213 g | 195 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP67 |
| Supported until | Oct 2030 | Mar 2031 |
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