Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) vs Vivo Y31 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Vivo Y31 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Vivo Y31 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1620 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Vivo Y31 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.68 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 0.08 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 15499 | Rs. 16499 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is June 27, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 15499. The launch Date of the second phone is September 14, 2025. The cost of Vivo Y31 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 16499.
Display comparison
Vivo Y31 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.68 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Vivo Y31 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 385 PPI & Vivo's phone has only 266 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Vivo's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.7% than Samsung's phone ~ 86%. Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Vivo Y31 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Vivo Y31 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Vivo Y31 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Vivo Y31 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | Galaxy M36 (SM-M366B/DS) | Y31 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | June 27, 2025 | September 14, 2025 |
| In The Box | Smartphone, Data Cable (C to C), SIM Ejection PIN, Quick Start Guide | USB Cable, SIM Tray Ejector, Phone Case, Screen Protector (Applied), Power Adapter |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Orange Haze, Velvet Black, Serene Green | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.68 inches, 720 x 1620 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 266 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86% | ~ 90.7% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |
| Brightness | 1000nts | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 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 | 5G* FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N8(900), N28(700) 5G* TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, SISO, 1024-QAM | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | 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 |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | with A-GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-compass, Virtual Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| AI Features | SMart AI, Ai Erase, Ai Photo Enhance, Circle to Search | |
| Extra Features | AI Object Eraser, Image Clipper, Edit Suggestion, Google Gemini Live, 2 m Fall Endurance | |
| 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 (Main) 0.08 MP |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 8 MP ƒ/2 |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | One UI 7 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 | |
| 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 | WAV, MP3, MP2, AMR-NB, MIDI, Vorbis, APE, FLAC, OGG, M4A |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, 3GP, AVI, TS, MKV, FLV |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Speaker Type | Stereo | Dual Stereo |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 6500 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 44W |
| Video Playback Time | 17 hours | |