Galaxy A36 5G vs iPhone SE (3rd gen): Which one is worth it?
Side-by-side US MSRP bands, editorial scores, and strengths—then tune budget and priority to see which model fits your purchase.
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iPhone SE (3rd gen)
Apple · 2022
$429–$700
Overall 72/100
Official anchorFull iPhone SE (3rd gen) guide →Quick verdicts (our rubric)
- Best for camera
Galaxy A36 5G
- Best for battery
Galaxy A36 5G
- Best for performance
iPhone SE (3rd gen)
- Best value score
Tie
- Best overall rubric / for most people
Galaxy A36 5G
Which fits you?
Set budget and top priority—we score each phone with the same personalization rules as product pages.
Galaxy A36 5G
82
Worth it
$399–$666
iPhone SE (3rd gen)
77
Worth it
$429–$700
→ For $550 with value first: Galaxy A36 5G edges ahead on this rubric.
Full comparison
| Spec | Galaxy A36 5G | iPhone SE (3rd gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Price band (US MSRP) | $399–$666 | $429–$700 |
| Release year | 2025 | 2022 |
| Camera | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Performance | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Display | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Value | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Overall score | 77/100 | 72/100 |
Galaxy A36 5G — pros
- • Strong value for the price
- • Reliable battery life for most people
- • Smooth performance for everyday apps
iPhone SE (3rd gen) — pros
- • Strong value for the price
- • Reliable battery life for most people
- • Smooth performance for everyday apps
Galaxy A36 5G — cons
- • A few premium-camera or chipset tradeoffs versus pricier flagships
iPhone SE (3rd gen) — cons
- • A few premium-camera or chipset tradeoffs versus pricier flagships
Galaxy A36 5G — best for
- • Daily driver
- • Students
- • Budget-conscious buyers
iPhone SE (3rd gen) — best for
- • Daily driver
- • Students
- • Budget-conscious buyers