Samsung Galaxy M36 5G vs iQOO Z9 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
iQOO Z9 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy M36 5G. In terms of display resolution, iQOO Z9 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy M36 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. iQOO Z9 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | iQOO Z9 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 16499 | Rs. 20499 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is June 27, 2025. The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy M36 5G is Rs. 16499. The launch Date of the second phone is March 12, 2024. The cost of iQOO Z9 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 20499.
Display comparison
iQOO Z9 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.67 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy M36 5G's 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy M36 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type where as iQOO Z9 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. iQOO's phone has display density of 394 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy M36 5G has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as iQOO Z9 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
iQOO Z9 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy M36 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. iQOO Z9 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G has 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to iQOO Z9 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. iQOO Z9 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) 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 15 and the second one on 14 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | iQOO Z9 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Galaxy M36 (SM-M366B/DS) | Z9 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | June 27, 2025 | March 12, 2024 |
| In The Box | Documentation, Type-A to Type C Cable, USB Power Adapter, Eject Tool, Phone Case, Protective Film (applied), Additional Information | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.81 x 163.17 x 7.83 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Orange Haze, Velvet Black, Serene Green | Graphene Blue, Brushed Green |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 394 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.61% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | DT-Star2 Plus Glass Protection |
| Features | 1800nits Brightness, 1200Hz Instant Touch Sampling Rate, Contras: 6000000:1 | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | NSA-n1/n3/n28B/n40/n77/n78, SA-n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n77/n78" | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| 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 | Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, wifi direct |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS;GLONASS;GALILEO;BeiDou;GNSS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-compass, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| Water Resistance | 2 m | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | AI Object Eraser, Image Clipper, Edit Suggestion, Google Gemini Live, 2 m Fall Endurance | Ultra Gaming Mode , Dual Stereo Speakers, LPDDR4X RAM |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 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) | 50 MP ƒ/1.79 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 Bokeh |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX882 (50MP) | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | Night, Portrait, Photo, Video, 50 MP, Panorama, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Supermoon, Pro, Snapshot, Live photo, Documents, Dual-View Video |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 16 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | One UI 7 | Funtouch OS 14 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Mediatek Dimensity 7200 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2.8GHz×2+2.0GHz×6 |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 | Arm Mali-G610 |
| 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, MIDI, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3 |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, 3GP, AVI |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Speaker Type | Stereo | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 44W Flash Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |