Both Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) and Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 1272 x 2772 than Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 18999 | Rs. 16974 |
The launch Date of the first phone is April 09, 2026. The cost of Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 18999. The launch Date of the second phone is June 27, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 16974.
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.78 inch screen. Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Ai+'s phone has display density of 450 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86% than Ai+'s phone ~ 81.3%. Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 13 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 15 version.
| Name | Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | AINU88BLA5, Nova 2 Ultra 5G | Galaxy M36 (SM-M366B/DS) |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | April 09, 2026 | June 27, 2025 |
| In The Box | 1 x Handset, 1 x 18W charger, 1 x Data cable, 1 x TPU, 1 x Screen protect film (applied), 1 x SIM card tary ejector, 1 x TWS (NovaPods Edge) | Smartphone, Data Cable (C to C), SIM Ejection PIN, Quick Start Guide |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 197 g |
| Bezel less | No | No |
| Colors | Black | Orange Haze, Velvet Black, Serene Green |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16.7M) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 2772 x 1272 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 450 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.3% | ~ 86% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G* FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N8(900), N28(700) 5G* TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, SISO, 1024-QAM | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer (G sensor) Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, E-Compass, Gyro | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | AI Object Eraser, Image Clipper, Edit Suggestion, Google Gemini Live, 2 m Fall Endurance | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX752 | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | |
| Video Recording | 1080p | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP Punch Hole | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | NxtQuantum OS | One UI 7 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7400 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| CPU | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Fabrication Node | 4nm | |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G615 MC2 | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Speaker Type | Stereo | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Video Playback Time | 17 hours | |