Samsung Galaxy M17 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy M17 5G and Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy M17 5G has better resolution of 2408 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M17 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 18990 | Rs. 20999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be February 27, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Samsung Galaxy M17 5G is Rs. 18990. The launch Date of the second phone is June 27, 2025. The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 20999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17 5G has screen size of 6.67 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy M17 5G has Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy M17 5G has display density of 396 PPI & Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 385 PPI display density.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17 5G has 50 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy M17 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 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy M17 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy M17 | Galaxy M36 (SM-M366B/DS) |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 27, 2026 (Expected) | June 27, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Orange Haze, Velvet Black, Serene Green | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color PLS LCD (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2408 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.5% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |
| Notch | Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | 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 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | 2 m | |
| Extra Features | Voice Focus | AI Object Eraser, Image Clipper, Edit Suggestion, Google Gemini Live, 2 m Fall Endurance |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) PDAF 13 MP (Ultra Wide) 2 MP (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 | 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 | 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 v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | One UI Core 7 | One UI 7 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6400 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5/Flash | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | 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 | 7000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |