Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M36 5G


Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)
vs
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G

Quick Comparison

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy M36 5G. Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy M36 5G

NameSamsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
RAM12 GB6 GB
Display6.7 in6.7 in
Internal Memory256 GB128 GB
Battery5000 mAh5000 mAh
Camera50 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple
PriceRs. 36999Rs. 16499

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Detailed Comparison

Price And Launch

The launch Date of the first phone is March 02, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 36999. The launch Date of the second phone is June 27, 2025. The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy M36 5G is Rs. 16499.

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy M36 5G's 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M36 5G has AMOLED Screen type. Both have same 385 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.5% than Samsung Galaxy M36 5G's ~ 83.8%. Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy M36 5G has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.

Memory comparison

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy M36 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (128 GB).

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 50 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M36 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy M36 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 12 MP Front Camera.

Technical comparison

Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.

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Full Comparison

NameSamsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
General
Country of OriginIndia
ModelSM-A366EZKJINSGalaxy M36 (SM-M366B/DS)
Sim TypeDual Sim, GSM+GSMDual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot)
Dual SimYesYes
Sim SizeNano+Nano SIMNano+Nano SIM
Device TypeSmartphoneSmartphone
Release DateMarch 02, 2025June 27, 2025
Design
Dimensions78.2 x 162.9 x 7.4 mm
Weight195 g
ColorsLavender, Black, White, LimeOrange Haze, Velvet Black, Serene Green
Display
TypeColor Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors)Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors)
TouchYesYes
Size6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz
Aspect Ratio20:919.5:9
PPI~ 385 PPI~ 385 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio~ 86.5%~ 83.8%
Glass TypeCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+Gorilla Glass Victus Plus
Features1200 nits Brightness1500 nits (HBM)
NotchYes, Punch HoleYes, Punch Hole
Memory
RAM12 GB6 GB
Storage256 GB128 GB
Storage TypeUFS 2.2
Card SlotYes, (Hybrid Slot)
Connectivity
GPRSYesYes
EDGEYesYes
3GYesYes
4GYesYes
5GYesYes
5G BandsFDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), TDD Sub6: N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)
VoLTEYesYes
WifiYes, with wifi-hotspotYes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi Version802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAMWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothYes, v5.3Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE
USBYes, USB-C v2.0Yes, USB-C v2.0
USB FeaturesUSB on-the-goUSB on-the-go
Extra
GPSGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Fingerprint SensorYes, In DisplayYes, Side
Face UnlockYesYes
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity SensingAccelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing
3.5mm Headphone JackYesNo
NFCYes
Water ResistanceYes, 1 m upto 30 min
IP RatingIP67
Dust ResistantYes
Extra Features6 Generations of OS Upgrades and up to 6 Years of Security Updates, Samsung Knox Vault, Awesome Intelligence (Ai Mobile), Circle to Search, EraseAI Object Eraser, Image Clipper, Edit Suggestion, Google Gemini Live, 2 m Fall Endurance
Camera
Rear Camera50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle)
1/1.96", PDAF, OIS
8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide)
123˚, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro)		50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle)
1/1.96", PDAF, OIS
8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide)
1/4.0", 1.12µm
2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro)
OISYesYes
Auto FocusYesYes
FeaturesAR Zone, Bixby Vision, Food, Fun, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Super slow-Mo, VideoPanorama, HDR
Video Recording4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD
FlashYes, LEDYes, LED
Front Camera12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle)
Punch Hole		13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle)
1/3.06", 1.12µm
Punch Hole
Front Video Recording4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD
Technical
OSAndroid v15Android v15
Custom UIOne UI 7One UI 7
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3Samsung Exynos 1380
CPU2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A554x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
GPUAdreno 710Mali-G68 MP5
JavaNoNo
BrowserYesYes
Multimedia
EmailYesYes
MusicMP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTAMP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
VideoMP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBMMP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
FM RadioNoNo
Speaker TypeStereo
Document ReaderYesYes
Battery
TypeNon-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Size5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery
Fast ChargingYes, 45W Fast ChargingYes, 25W Fast Charging
Video Playback Time29 hours

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