OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
Quick Comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy M36 5G. In terms of display resolution, OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy M36 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.72 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 108 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 19990 | Rs. 16499 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is April 04, 2023. The cost of OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G is Rs. 19990. The launch Date of the second phone is June 27, 2025. The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy M36 5G is Rs. 16499.
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G has larger screen size of 6.72 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M36 5G's 6.7 inch screen. OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G has IPS Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M36 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type. OnePlus's phone has display density of 391 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy M36 5G has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy M36 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G's 108 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy M36 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M36 5G's 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 13 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Nord CE 3 Lite | 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 SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | April 04, 2023 | June 27, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76 x 165.5 x 8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | |
| Colors | Pastel Lime, Chromatic Gray | Orange Haze, Velvet Black, Serene Green |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (1B Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.72 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 391 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.1% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Features | Support sRGB, Display P3, 550 nits (typ), 680 nits (peak) | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | 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 | SA: n1/3/5/8/40/41/77/78/28A(703~733MHz), NSA: n1/3/41/78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4G/5G | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS, BDS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| Water Resistance | Yes | 2 m |
| IP Rating | IP55 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Noise cancellation support | AI Object Eraser, Image Clipper, Edit Suggestion, Google Gemini Live, 2 m Fall Endurance |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 108 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 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 | Samsung S5KHM6SX03 | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | AI Scene Enhancement, Dual-view Video, HDR, Nightscape, Portrait mode, Pano, Macro, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Text-scanner, Retouching, Filters | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | OxygenOS 13.1 | One UI 7 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Decoder: MP3, AMRNB, AMRWB, AAC, G711-ALAW, G711-MLAW, VORBIS, OPUS, RAW, FLAC, GSM, Encoder: AAC, AMRNB, AMRWB, FLAC, OPUS | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | H.264, HEVC, VP9, VP8, AV1, MPEG4, 3GPP | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Stereo | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 67W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |