Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M40


Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
vs
Samsung Galaxy M40
Samsung Galaxy M40

Quick Comparison

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy M40. Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy M40

NameSamsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)Samsung Galaxy M40
RAM8 GB6 GB
Display6.7 in6.3 in
Internal Memory256 GB128 GB
Battery5000 mAh3500 mAh
Camera50 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple32 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple
PriceRs. 33999Rs. 14999

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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 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 33999. The launch Date of the second phone is June 12, 2019. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M40 is Rs. 14999.

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy M40 has screen size of 6.3 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M40 has IPS LCD Screen type. Samsung Galaxy M40 has display density of 409 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy M40 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91.8% than Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 86.5%. Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy M40 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.

Memory comparison

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy M40's lower 6 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy M40 (128 GB).

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy M40's 32 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy M40 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 A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 12 MP Front Camera.

Technical comparison

Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 9.0 (Pie) version.

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Full Comparison

NameSamsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)Samsung Galaxy M40
General
Country of OriginIndia
ModelSM-A366EZKJINSGalaxy M40
Sim TypeDual Sim, GSM+GSMDual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot)
Dual SimYesYes
Sim SizeNano+Nano SIMNano SIM
Device TypeSmartphoneSmartphone
Release DateMarch 02, 2025June 12, 2019
Design
Dimensions78.2 x 162.9 x 7.4 mm73.9 x 155.3 x 7.9 mm
Weight195 g168 g
ColorsLavender, Black, White, Lime
Display
TypeColor Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors)Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors)
TouchYesYes
Size6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels
Aspect Ratio20:919.5:9
PPI~ 385 PPI~ 409 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio~ 86.5%~ 91.8%
Glass TypeCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Features1200 nits Brightness
NotchYes, Punch HoleYes, Punch Hole
Memory
RAM8 GB6 GB
Storage256 GB128 GB
Card SlotYes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 512 GB
Connectivity
GPRSYesYes
EDGEYesYes
3GYesYes
4GYesYes
5GYes
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-QAM
BluetoothYes, v5.3Yes, v5.0
USBYes, USB-C v2.0Yes, USB-C v2.0
USB FeaturesUSB on-the-goUSB Charging
Extra
GPSGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Fingerprint SensorYes, In DisplayYes, Rear
Face UnlockYesYes
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity SensingAccelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass
3.5mm Headphone JackYesNo
NFCYesYes
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, Erase
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)		32 MP ƒ/1.7
8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide)
5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Depth Sensor)
OISYes
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 FHD2160p @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD
FlashYes, LEDYes, LED
Front Camera12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle)
Punch Hole		16 MP ƒ/2
Front Video Recording4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD1080p @ 30 fps FHD
Technical
OSAndroid v15Android v9.0 (Pie)
Custom UIOne UI 7
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3Qualcomm Snapdragon 675
CPU2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor2 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A552x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver
GPUAdreno 710Adreno 612
JavaNoNo
BrowserYesYes, supports HTML5
Multimedia
EmailYesYes
MusicMP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTAMP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+/FLAC
VideoMP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBMMP4/WMV/H.265
FM RadioNoYes
Document ReaderYesYes
Battery
TypeNon-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Size5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery3500 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Fast ChargingYes, 45W Fast ChargingYes, 15W Fast Charging
Video Playback Time29 hours

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