This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the HUAWEI nova 15 Max and SAMSUNG Galaxy A36 5G smartphones.
The HUAWEI nova 15 Max features a slightly larger 6.84-inch display, 8,500mAh battery, 40W fast charging, IP65 dust & water resistance and dual-camera setup.
Meanwhile, the SAMSUNG Galaxy A36 5G features a 6.7-inch display, 5,000mAh battery, 45W fast charging, IP67 dust & water resistance and triple-camera setup. The two phones have similar prices.
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.84-inch OLED Display (1272 x 2756 Pixels 444 ppi) with 120Hz Refresh Rate, 4000nits peak brightness and punch-hole | 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Display (1080 x 2340 Pixels, 385 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1900nits peak brightness, and punch-hole |
| Size | 163.3 x 78.0 x 7.98 mm | 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 232 g | 195 g |
| Build | Glass front, Plastic back and Aluminum inner frame | Glass front and back, Plastic frame |
| Durability | IP65 dust & water resistance | IP67 dust & water resistance |
| Colors | Golden Black, Lake Cyan, Blush Gold | Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Lavender |
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HUAWEI nova 15 Max The HUAWEI nova 15 Max has a larger, sharper, and brighter display. It is also has better build materials, while the SAMSUNG Galaxy A36 5G is lighter, thinner, and more durable. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Kirin 8000 (7 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 1x Cortex-A77H @ 2.4GHz , 3x Cortex-A77L @ 2.19GHz & 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.84GHz |
Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz & 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MP4 | Adreno 710 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB or 256GB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | EMUI 14.2 | Android 15 with One UI 7 |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A36 5G
The SAMSUNG Galaxy A36 5G has better performance. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Dual Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (RYYB, f/1.9 Aperture, Autofocus) 8MP Ultrawide (f/2.2 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 4K@30fps video recording |
Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) 8MP Ultrawide (f/2.2 Aperture, 123˚ FoV) 5MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 4K video recording, video stabilization |
| Front Camera |
8 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) |
12 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) - Up to 4K video recording |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Based on the specs, both phones offer comparable camera capabilities. However, camera quality is difficult to determine with specs alone, actual usage may vary. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6/7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax/6 (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Infrared | Yes | |
| Location | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A36 5G
The SAMSUNG Galaxy A36 5G has better cellular connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Stereo Dual Speakers (symmetrical) | Stereo Speakers |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer a similar overall combination of audio, USB and sensor features. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 8500 mAh (Non-removable) | 5000 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 40W Fast charging (HUAWEI SuperCharge Turbo) | 45W Fast Charging (100% in 68 minutes) |
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HUAWEI nova 15 Max
The HUAWEI nova 15 Max has a larger battery capacity. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱20,888.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱19,990.00 - Official price of 8GB+128GB version in the Philippines ₱21,990.00 - Official price of 8GB+256GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | June 11, 2026 | March 2, 2025 |
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