Edge 60 Neo vs Galaxy A36 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Galaxy A36 5G (supported until Mar 2031); want maximum speed → Edge 60 Neo (MediaTek Dimensity 7400).
Value Score: Edge 60 Neo 68 · 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 Edge 60 Neo's screen is the better one — 6.36-inch p-oled ltpo, 1.5k, 120hz, up to 3000 nits.
The Edge 60 Neo's MediaTek Dimensity 7400 is simply the faster chip.
The Edge 60 Neo 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 — 17 months longer than the Edge 60 Neo.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Edge 60 Neo | Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $400 | $350 |
| Display | 6.36-inch P-OLED LTPO, 1.5K, 120Hz, up to 3000 nits | 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 6GB/8GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 68W wired, 15W wireless | 45W wired (charger not included) |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto | 50MP main (OIS), 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro |
| Dimensions | 159 × 71.2 × 8.1 mm | 162.9 × 78.2 × 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 174 g | 195 g |
| Water resistance | IP68/IP69 | IP67 |
| Supported until | Oct 2029 | Mar 2031 |
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