Edge 50 Neo vs Galaxy A36 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Galaxy A36 5G (supported until Mar 2031); want maximum speed → Edge 50 Neo (MediaTek Dimensity 7300).
Value Score: Edge 50 Neo 65 · 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.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Edge 50 Neo's MediaTek Dimensity 7300 is simply the faster chip.
The Edge 50 Neo has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
5,000mAh vs 4,310mAh — the Galaxy A36 5G lasts longer between charges.
The Galaxy A36 5G is supported until Mar 2031 — 19 months longer than the Edge 50 Neo.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Edge 50 Neo | Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $330 | $350 |
| Display | 6.4-inch pOLED, 1256 x 2760, 120Hz | 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 6GB/8GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 4,310 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 68W wired, 15W wireless | 45W wired (charger not included) |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x | 50MP main (OIS), 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro |
| Dimensions | 154.1 × 71.2 × 8.1 mm | 162.9 × 78.2 × 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 171 g | 195 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP67 |
| Supported until | Sep 2029 | Mar 2031 |
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