{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-15-vs-samsung-galaxy-a36/",
    "generated": "2026-08-11T21:04:06+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme 15 vs Samsung Galaxy A36",
    "answer": "The Realme 15 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 against 77 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Samsung Galaxy A36 still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme 15",
            "slug": "realme-15",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-15/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-12-2026-11_03_35-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 119999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-12T06:06:49+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 62.1,
                "camera": 89,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 85
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 13, 2025 (Pakistan launch date reported)",
                    "Dimensions": "162.3 × 76.2 × 7.7–8.0 mm",
                    "Weight": "187–189 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.77–6.8 in",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2392 / 1280 × 2800 pixels (~388 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 144Hz Up to ~1600–4500 nits peak brightness",
                    "Protection": "Panda Glass (scratch-resistant reinforced glass)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7300+ 5G (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G615 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with Realme UI 6.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB / 12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB, UFS 3.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP main + 8 MP ultra-wide",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 7000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "80W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy A36",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-a36",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a36/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-30-2025-10_02_48-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 119999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-08T05:35:06+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58.8,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 69.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 90.4,
                "overall": 76.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Mid-to-late March 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "162.6 x 77.9 x 7.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "195 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP67 dust/water resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2340 pixels (~385 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen 120 Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7+"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 710",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 OS One UI 7"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple – 50 MP (wide, PDAF, OIS) + 8 MP (ultrawide) + 5 MP (macro), LED flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP (wide)",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (Lithium-Ion), non-removable 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth v5.3 with A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "fingerprint accelerometer compass proximity gyro circle_to_search",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "realme-15",
        "margin": 8.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-15": 62.1,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a36": 58.8
                },
                "leader": "realme-15"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-15": 89,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a36": 98
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a36"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-15": 90,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a36": 69.6
                },
                "leader": "realme-15"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-15": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a36": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-15": 87.5,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a36": 50
                },
                "leader": "realme-15"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-15": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a36": 90.4
                },
                "leader": "realme-15"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Realme 15 packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Realme 15 charges 35W faster.",
        "Realme 15 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Realme 15 ships with 256 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme 15 or Samsung Galaxy A36?",
            "answer": "Realme 15 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.1 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy A36 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Realme 15 and Samsung Galaxy A36 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme 15 is listed at PKR 119,999 and Samsung Galaxy A36 at PKR 119,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy A36 cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Realme 15 or Samsung Galaxy A36?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A36 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Realme 15 or Samsung Galaxy A36?",
            "answer": "Realme 15 leads on battery. Realme 15 carries a 7000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy A36 a 5000 mAh cell, with 80W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme 15 or Samsung Galaxy A36?",
            "answer": "Realme 15 is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme 15 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7300+ 5G (4 nm) while Samsung Galaxy A36 runs the Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}