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Galaxy A36 5G vs iQOO 11

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy A36 5G is supported until Mar 2031 at $6.11 per month of safe use, while the iQOO 11 runs out in Jan 2028 ($24.91/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy A36 5G 66 · iQOO 11 65 — 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$6.11/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20292031
Vivo iQOO 11 $470
Buy with care$24.91/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy A36 5G 70iQOO 11 90

The iQOO 11's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch ltpo4 amoled, qhd+, 144hz, up to 1800 nits peak.

Performance
Galaxy A36 5G 48iQOO 11 85

The iQOO 11's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy A36 5G 67iQOO 11 79

The iQOO 11 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Galaxy A36 5G 80iQOO 11 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Galaxy A36 5G 68iQOO 11 22

The Galaxy A36 5G is supported until Mar 2031 — 38 months longer than the iQOO 11.

Value
Galaxy A36 5G 66iQOO 11 65

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy A36 5GiQOO 11
Price (street)$350$470
Display6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits6.78-inch LTPO4 AMOLED, QHD+, 144Hz, up to 1800 nits peak
ChipsetSnapdragon 6 Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
RAM6GB/8GB8GB/12GB/16GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging45W wired (charger not included)120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main (OIS), 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro50MP main, 13MP telephoto, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions162.9 × 78.2 × 7.4 mm164.9 × 77.1 × 8.4 mm
Weight195 g205 g
Water resistanceIP67Not rated
Supported untilMar 2031Jan 2028
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