Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Vivo V40 5G
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Vivo V40 5G. In terms of display resolution, Vivo V40 5G has better resolution of 2800 x 1260 than Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Vivo V40 5G
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Vivo V40 5G |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple | 50 MP + 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 36999 | Rs. 34999 |
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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 August 07, 2024. The cost of Vivo V40 5G is Rs. 34999.
Display comparison
Vivo V40 5G has larger screen size of 6.78 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Vivo V40 5G has AMOLED Screen type. Vivo's phone has display density of 453 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Vivo's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.1% than Samsung's phone ~ 86.5%. Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Vivo V40 5G has 20.5:9 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 Vivo V40 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Vivo V40 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera. Vivo V40 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB 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 14 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Vivo V40 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | SM-A366EZKJINS | V2348, V40 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| SAR | 0.97 W/kg (Head) 0.9 W/kg (Body) | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 02, 2025 | August 07, 2024 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.2 x 162.9 x 7.4 mm | 74.93 x 164.16 x 7.58 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 190 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Qwerty | No | |
| Colors | Lavender, Black, White, Lime | Ganges Blue, Lotus Purple, Titanium Grey |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 453 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.5% | ~ 90.1% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |
| Features | 1200 nits Brightness | HDR10+, 4500 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Foldable Display | No | |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Dual Display | No | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | FDD 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) | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n77/n78 |
| 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, MIMO, 1024-QAM | 2.4G, 5G |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.4 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, QZSS, NavIC, GNSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 6 Generations of OS Upgrades and up to 6 Years of Security Updates, Samsung Knox Vault, Awesome Intelligence (Ai Mobile), Circle to Search, Erase | SAR Values: Head SAR- 0.97 W/kg, Body-worn SAR- 0.90 W/kg |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 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/1.88 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | AR Zone, Bixby Vision, Food, Fun, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Super slow-Mo, Video | Zeiss Optics, Panorama, HDR, High resolution, Pano, Documents, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Supermoon, Astro, Pro, Snapshot, Food, Live Photo, Night, Portrait, Photo, Video, Micro Movie, Dual View |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Rear Smart Aura Light+ flicker |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 50 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 21mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF Punch Hole, Autofocus |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | One UI 7 | Funtouch OS 14 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.63 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1x Cortex-X3@3.05 GHz & 3x Cortex-A715@2.85 GHz & 4x Cortex-A510@1.8 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Adreno 720 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | AAC, OGG, FLAC, WAV, APE, MP3, MP2, MP1, OPUS, M4A |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, 3GP, AVI, FLV, MKV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 80W FlashCharge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Video Playback Time | 29 hours | |