Galaxy A36 5G vs Galaxy S25 Edge

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy A36 5G is supported until Mar 2031 at $6.12 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy S25 Edge runs out in May 2032 ($12.60/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy A36 5G 66 · Galaxy S25 Edge 69 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G $350

Safe to buy$6.12/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20292031

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge $899

Safe to buy$12.60/mo

2025◆ Buy-by May 20302032

Category by category

Display

Galaxy A36 5G 70Galaxy S25 Edge 100

The Galaxy S25 Edge's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch dynamic amoled 2x, qhd+, 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.

Performance

Galaxy A36 5G 48Galaxy S25 Edge 98

The Galaxy S25 Edge's Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Galaxy A36 5G 67Galaxy S25 Edge 72

The Galaxy S25 Edge has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

Galaxy A36 5G 80Galaxy S25 Edge 58

5,000mAh vs 3,900mAh — the Galaxy A36 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy A36 5G 68Galaxy S25 Edge 85

The Galaxy S25 Edge is supported until May 2032 — 14 months longer than the Galaxy A36 5G.

Value

Galaxy A36 5G 66Galaxy S25 Edge 69

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy A36 5G	Galaxy S25 Edge
Price (street)	$350	$899
Display	6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits	6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits
Chipset	Snapdragon 6 Gen 3	Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
RAM	6GB/8GB	12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	3,900 mAh
Charging	45W wired (charger not included)	25W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main (OIS), 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro	200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	162.9 × 78.2 × 7.4 mm	158.2 × 75.6 × 5.8 mm
Weight	195 g	163 g
Water resistance	IP67	IP68
Supported until	Mar 2031	May 2032

Galaxy A36 5G full verdict →Galaxy S25 Edge full verdict →Longevity master board →

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