Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A36 | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu | 640000 | 1530000 |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 30 W |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 449 ppi |
| Weight | 195 g | 182 g |
| Screen size | 6.7 " | 6.1 " |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP |
Between the Galaxy A36 and Xperia 5 V, the Galaxy A36 comes out ahead in wired charging / screen size, while the Xperia 5 V wins on antutu / pixel density. Overall, the Galaxy A36 scores 63 and the Xperia 5 V scores 64.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (63 vs 64.1). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Galaxy A36 if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. The biggest gaps in its favor are wired charging, screen size, main camera, among others. The single most decisive one: Wired charging — 50.00% more. 45 W vs 30 W.
Pick the Xperia 5 V if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are antutu, pixel density, weight, among others. The single most decisive one: AnTuTu — 139.06% more. 1530000 vs 640000.
Both ship with comparable battery capacity, ram, refresh rate, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Samsung - Galaxy A36 or Sony - Xperia 5 V?
Sony - Xperia 5 V leads the current Mars Score by 1.1 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, pixel density against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Samsung - Galaxy A36 if…
Samsung - Galaxy A36 has the measurable edge on wired charging w, screen size in, main cam mp.
Choose Sony - Xperia 5 V if…
Sony - Xperia 5 V has the measurable edge on antutu score, pixel density ppi, weight g.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Samsung - Galaxy A36 wins
- ▲Wired charging — 50.00% more. 45 W vs 30 W.
- ▲Screen size — 9.84% more. 6.7 " vs 6.1 ".
- ▲Main camera — 4.17% more. 50 MP vs 48 MP.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 6 (vs 3).
Why Sony - Xperia 5 V wins
- ▲AnTuTu — 139.06% more. 1530000 vs 640000.
- ▲Pixel density — 16.62% more. 449 ppi vs 385 ppi.
- ▲Weight — 13.00 g less. 182 vs 195.
- ▲Has Headphone jack.
- ▲Water resistance: IP68 (vs IP67).
- ▲Wireless charging: 15 W vs 0 W.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A36 | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 195 g | 182 glead |
| Thickness | 7.4 mmlead | 8.6 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP67 | IP68lead |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A36 | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 "lead | 6.1 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 385 ppi | 449 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1900 nitslead | 1300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A36 | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| RAMⓘ | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTuⓘ | 640000 | 1530000lead |
| CPU total clockⓘ | 8.4 GHz | 16.5 GHzlead |
Cameras
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A36 | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MPlead | 48 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A36 | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacityⓘ | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 45 Wlead | 30 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 0 W | 15 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A36 | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | truelead |
| microSD slot | false | truelead |
Operating System
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A36 | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 6 yearslead | 3 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Galaxy A36 or Xperia 5 V?+
Xperia 5 V has 0.0% more battery — 5000 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
Which is lighter, Galaxy A36 or Xperia 5 V?+
Xperia 5 V is 13g lighter — 195g vs 182g.
Is Galaxy A36 waterproof?+
Galaxy A36 has an IP67 rating.
Does Xperia 5 V support 5G?+
Yes, Xperia 5 V supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, Galaxy A36 or Xperia 5 V?+
Galaxy A36 has a 50 MP main camera vs 48 MP.