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Reviewers rate the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro clearly higher: 84 against 71 for the Samsung Galaxy A36.
Some disagreement · 7 reviews
Suits buyers wanting a cheap phone with a telephoto camera, a bright screen and long battery life. Trade-offs include limited water resistance, a single speaker, a modest charger in some markets, and mixed views on processing and camera gains over the predecessor.
Reviewers agree · 4 reviews
Suits buyers wanting a long-supported, bright mid-range Samsung with strong battery life and a good main camera. The trade-offs are modest performance, a plastic and unexciting design, weak ultrawide and macro cameras, and a price some reviewers consider too high.
| Measure | Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Consensus score | 84 | 71 |
2 publications have scored both phones. 2 scored the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro higher.
| Spec | Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2025 | May 2025 |
| Launch price (USD) | $279 | $400 |
| Launch price (UK) | £219 | £399 |
| Launch price (Europe) | €249 | €399 |
| Form factor | Standard | Standard |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Display | 6.8″ | 6.7″ |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto lens | Yes | No |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 45 W |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| Base storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Weight | 185 g | 195 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP67 |
| Software updates | 3 years | 6 years |
Specs come from the reviews' own spec boxes. Prices are launch prices of the base model.