Samsung Galaxy A36 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

The camera system is adequate for social media and casual snaps but won't win any photography awards. The 50MP main sensor produces decent results in good lighting but struggles in low light.

• In good lighting, the main camera produces passable photos for social media sharing
• Night photography is a weakness — photos come out noisy and lacking detail
• Ultrawide lens is included but quality is noticeably below the main sensor
• Video recording is limited to 4K30 and stabilization is mediocre at best

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Samsung has upgraded the main camera to a wider f/1.4 aperture (from f/1.7), claiming 47% more light intake. The 50MP 5x periscope telephoto also gets a wider f/2.9 aperture for 37% more light. Samsung's new APV codec enables visually lossless professional video. Early sample images look promising, but real-world camera performance awaits full reviews.

• The 200MP main sensor now has an f/1.4 aperture — the widest on any Samsung flagship, capturing 47% more light than the S25 Ultra
• The 50MP 5x periscope telephoto gets a wider f/2.9 aperture, which should significantly improve low-light zoom performance
• New APV codec enables visually lossless professional-grade video — a first for any Galaxy device, aimed at content creators
• The 12MP ultrawide and 10MP 3x telephoto are unchanged — Samsung continues to save its best camera hardware for the main and periscope lenses only