Realme 9 5G SE vs Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Realme 9 5G SE and Samsung Galaxy M36 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Realme 9 5G SE has better resolution of 2412 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy M36 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme 9 5G SE | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 15990 | Rs. 18268 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 10, 2022. The cost of Realme 9 5G SE is Rs. 15990. The launch Date of the second phone is June 27, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M36 5G is Rs. 18268.
Display comparison
Realme 9 5G SE has screen size of 6.6 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy M36 5G's 6.7 inch screen. Realme 9 5G SE has IPS LCD Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M36 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 400 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.8% than Samsung's phone ~ 86%. Realme 9 5G SE has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy M36 5G has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 6 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Realme 9 5G SE's 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme 9 5G SE 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 11 and the second one on 15 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Realme 9 5G SE | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 9 5G SE | Galaxy M36 (SM-M366B/DS) |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 10, 2022 | June 27, 2025 |
| In The Box | Smartphone, Data Cable (C to C), SIM Ejection PIN, Quick Start Guide | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.8 x 164.4 x 8.5 mm | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 197 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Orange Haze, Velvet Black, Serene Green | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7M) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 400 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.8% | ~ 86% |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Features | Screen Contrast: 1500:1, Brightness: 480 nit, Color Saturation: 96%, Supports Sunlight Screen, | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, 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, v5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, QZSS, GALILEO | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Magnetic Induction Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyro-meter, Acceleration Sensor | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| Splash Resistant | No | |
| Extra Features | AI Object Eraser, Image Clipper, Edit Suggestion, Google Gemini Live, 2 m Fall Endurance | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) 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) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Super Nightscape, Panoramic, Professional, Timelapse Photography, Video Background Bokeh, Portrait, HDR, Super Mircro, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty Filter, Filters, Colorful Mode, Hypertext, Portrait Distortion Correction, Tilt Shift, AI ID Photo | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.05 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 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 v11 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | One UI 7 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.4 GHz Kryo 670 Prime & 3x2.2 GHz Kryo 670 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 670 Silver | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, APE, FLAC, AMR, MID, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, MKA | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, M2TS, MKV, MPG, TS, WEBM, WMV | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Stereo | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| 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, 30W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Video Playback Time | 17 hours | |