PhoneLifespan

Galaxy A36 5G vs Xperia 1 IV

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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 Xperia 1 IV is already past its support window. On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy A36 5G 66 · Xperia 1 IV 40 — 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
Sony Xperia 1 IV $600
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2022◆ Buy-by May 20232025

Category by category

Display
Galaxy A36 5G 70Xperia 1 IV 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy A36 5G 48Xperia 1 IV 65

The Xperia 1 IV's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy A36 5G 67Xperia 1 IV 64

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
Galaxy A36 5G 80Xperia 1 IV 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Galaxy A36 5G 68Xperia 1 IV 0

The Galaxy A36 5G is supported until Mar 2031 — 70 months longer than the Xperia 1 IV.

Value
Galaxy A36 5G 66Xperia 1 IV 40

Overall value goes to the Galaxy A36 5G at $6.12 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy A36 5GXperia 1 IV
Price (street)$350$600
Display6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits6.5-inch OLED 4K, 1644x3840, 120Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 6 Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
RAM6GB/8GB12GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging45W wired (charger not included)30W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main (OIS), 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro12MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto
Dimensions162.9 × 78.2 × 7.4 mm165 × 71 × 8.2 mm
Weight195 g187 g
Water resistanceIP67IP68
Supported untilMar 2031May 2025
Galaxy A36 5G full verdict →Xperia 1 IV full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.