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Galaxy A36 5G

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Galaxy S26 Ultra

Rated 4.7516 out of 5

This device is no longer available.

with eligible trade-in
Retail price starting at: $1299.99

Req's elig. unlimited & trade-in. Price after 36 mo. credits. Speed restr's & other terms apply. All monthly pricing req's 0% APR, 36-mo. installment agmt. $0 down for well-qual. customers. Tax on full price due at sale. Restrictions apply.

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Key differences

Screen

6.41 x 3.08 x 0.29

6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31

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Display

6.7

6.9

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Battery

Speaker: Up to 72Headset: Up to 84

Speaker: Up to 97 Headset: Up to 98

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Processor

Chipset Qualcomm® Snapdragon® 6 Gen 3

Chipset Qualcomm® Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy

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Color

Awesome Black

Black

Sky Blue

Cobalt Violet

White

Dimensions

Size (inches)

6.41 x 3.08 x 0.29

Size (inches)

6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31

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Display

Display size (inches)

6.7

Display size (inches)

6.9

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Camera & video

Rear-facing camera

50 MP Wide with ƒ/1.8 aperture

8 MP Ultra-Wide with ƒ/2.2 aperture

5 MP Macro with ƒ/2.4 aperture

Rear-facing camera

200 MP Wide ƒ/1.4

50 MP Tele ƒ/2.9

50 MP Ultra wide ƒ/1.9

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Battery

Battery capacity

5,000mAh (non-removable)

Battery capacity

5,000mAh (non-removable)

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Processor

Memory

Operating system

Wireless technology

AT&T 5G+ supported network bands

n77 C-Band, n77 3.45GHz

AT&T 5G+ supported network bands

n77 C-Band, n77 3.45GHz, n260

5G (U.S. and other countries)

Bands n2, n5, n30, n41, n66, n77, n78

5G (U.S. and other countries)

Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n14, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n257, n260

4G LTE

Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66

4G LTE

Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71

UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA

850/900/1700/1900/2100MHz

UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA

850/900/1700/2100/1900/2100MHz

GSM/GPRS/EDGE

850/900/1800/1900MHz

GSM/GPRS/EDGE

850/900/1800/1900MHz

World phone

Quad-band

World phone

Quad-band

HD Voice capable

Yes

HD Voice capable

Yes

Wi-Fi Calling capable

Yes

Wi-Fi Calling capable

Yes

AT&T Video call capable

Yes

AT&T Video call capable

Yes

Wi-Fi connectivity

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)

Wi-Fi connectivity

Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)

Wi-Fi capability

2.4GHz & 5GHz

Wi-Fi capability

2.4GHz & 5GHz & 6GHz

Near Field Communication (NFC)

Open, Secure

Near Field Communication (NFC)

Open, Secure

Bluetooth® technology

v5.4 + A2DP, aptX®

Bluetooth® technology

v6.0 + EDR, A2DP, HS, LE, aptX®

Mobile hotspot

Up to 10 devices

Mobile hotspot

Up to 10 devices

SIM type

Dual SIM capable with Physical SIM as primary

SIM type

eSIM-First

Noise suppression

Goodix

FirstNet Ready®

Yes

Sensors

Messaging & email

Text messaging

Insert pictures, video clips and sound clips easily (messaging charges apply)

Text messaging

Insert pictures, video clips and sound clips easily (messaging charges apply)

Advanced Messaging

With Google Messages, Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging offers larger file transfers and group messages with other RCS-capable devices. See when messages are delivered, read and when others are typing a response.

RCS Messaging

Mobile email

Google Gmail™, Microsoft Outlook, POP3, IMAP4, SMTP, SSL, TLS, Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®

Mobile email

POP3, IMAP4, SMTP, Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®

Microsoft Direct Push

Yes

Microsoft Direct Push

Yes

Music

Music player

YouTube Music, Spotify

Music player

YouTube Music

Supported music formats

MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA

Supported music formats

MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE

External music play controls

Via lockscreen

External music play controls

Via notification shade, lockscreen

Accessibility

Sustainability

Device Eco-rating

The AT&T Eco-Rating 2.0 system gives you environmental and social details about this device. The system uses a total of 20 performance criteria across 5 different attributes, for a total rating of 1 to 5 stars: 19-20 (5-star), 16-18 (4-star), 13-15 (3-star), 10-12 (2-star), 8-9 (1-star)

Device Eco-rating

Substances of concern

4/4

Substances of concern

4/4

Environmentally preferable materials

3/3

Environmentally preferable materials

3/3

Energy efficiency and charging

1/1

Energy efficiency and charging

1/1

End of life and recycling

2/2

End of life and recycling

2/2

Environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing

10/10

Environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing

10/10

Total Eco-score

20/20 (5-star) Please visit att.com/ecospace for additional information.

Total Eco-score

20/20 (5-star) Please visit att.com/ecospace for additional information.

Device offers

Add a Galaxy Tab and/or a Galaxy Watch for $1.99/mo. each

With an eligible trade-in.
1. Add a Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G and/or a Galaxy Watch9 to your cart.
2. Choose eligible installment and data plans.
3. Receive bill credits over the next 36 months.

Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G for $1.99/mo. after 36 monthly credits. Subject to change. All devices req. 0% APR 36-mo. installment plan and new lines for watch and tablet. Well-qualified customers. Other elig. plans available; based on account type. Other terms apply.

Get up to $1,100 off Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

With eligible trade-in. Any condition.
1. Select Trade in and save. 
2. Pick or upgrade to an eligible unlimited plan. 
3. Mail back your old device in the return box. 

AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy.

Req. eligible trade-in of Galaxy S22+, Z Flip4, Z Fold3 or higher & eligible plan. $1100 off after 36 monthly credits. Req. purchase on installment plan and trade-in of eligible phone. Other eligible plans avail.; based on account type. Other terms may apply.

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy A36 5G

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Key differences

Size (inches)

Size (inches)

Display size (inches)

Display size (inches)

Rear-facing camera

Rear-facing camera

Battery capacity

Battery capacity

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