OnePlus 9RT 5G
#680
Samsung Galaxy A36
#683Category Breakdown
OnePlus 9RT 5G
Samsung Galaxy A36
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
52.552.5
Display
88.588.5
Battery
60.060.0
Build
77.877.8
Overall
68.868.8
Summary
- The OnePlus 9RT 5G features a glass front and back with an aluminum frame, while the Samsung Galaxy A36 has a glass front and back with a plastic frame, giving the OnePlus a slightly more premium feel.
- Both devices have a 120Hz display, but the A36's Super AMOLED panel offers higher peak brightness at 1900 nits compared to the 9RT's AMOLED display.
- In terms of performance, the OnePlus is powered by the Snapdragon 888, which generally outperforms the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 found in the A36.
- The camera systems are similar, with both offering a 50 MP main sensor and OIS, but the 9RT has a more capable selfie camera at 16 MP versus the A36's 12 MP.
- The A36 has a larger 5000 mAh battery compared to the 9RT's 4500 mAh, though the latter supports faster charging at 65W versus 45W.
- Software-wise, the OnePlus runs on Android 11 with OxygenOS 13, while the A36 comes with Android 15 and One UI 7, promising longer software support.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
OnePlus 9RT 5G
Samsung Galaxy A36
General
Release Date
2021, October 13
2025, March 02
Announced
2021, October 13
2025, March 02
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.62"
6.7"
Type
AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~397 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 660
Adreno 710
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56”, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS16 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
16 MP
12 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
12 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 10-bit HDR
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4500 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
65W wired, 100% in 29 min
45W wired, 66% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
162.2 x 74.6 x 8.3 mm (6.39 x 2.94 x 0.33 in)
162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm (6.41 x 3.08 x 0.29 in)
Weight
198.5 g
195 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+)
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Hacker Black, Nano Silver, Blue
Lavender, Black, White, Lime
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM +eSIM+ eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a)
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, OxygenOS 13
Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
OS Version
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, OxygenOS 13
Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No