Samsung Galaxy M36 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy M36 5G. Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 16499 | Rs. 33999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be July 27, 2025. The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy M36 5G is Rs. 16499. The launch Date of the second phone is March 02, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 33999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy M36 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Both have same 385 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.5% than Samsung Galaxy M36 5G's ~ 83.8%. Samsung Galaxy M36 5G has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 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 M36 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A36 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 Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 5 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 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Galaxy M36 (SM-M366B/DS) | SM-A366EZKJINS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 27, 2025 | March 02, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.2 x 162.9 x 7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | |
| Colors | Orange Haze, Velvet Black, Serene Green | Lavender, Black, White, Lime |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.8% | ~ 86.5% |
| Glass Type | Gorilla Glass Victus Plus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Features | 1500 nits (HBM) | 1200 nits Brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | |
| 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) | |
| 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 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | AI Object Eraser, Image Clipper, Edit Suggestion, Google Gemini Live, 2 m Fall Endurance | 6 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 Camera | 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) | 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) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | AR Zone, Bixby Vision, Food, Fun, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Super slow-Mo, Video |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 1/3.06", 1.12µm Punch Hole | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | One UI 7 | One UI 7 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 | Adreno 710 |
| 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 | 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 | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Video Playback Time | 29 hours | |