Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy S21 and Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S21 has better resolution of 2400 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 S21
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 69999 | Rs. 21999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 14, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 is Rs. 69999. The launch Date of the second phone is June 27, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 21999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S21's 6.2 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S21 has Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy S21 has display density of 421 PPI & Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 385 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy S21 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S21 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy S21's 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) 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 S21's 10 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Galaxy S21 5G | Galaxy M36 (SM-M366B/DS) |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 14, 2021 | June 27, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.2 x 151.7 x 7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | |
| Colors | Orange Haze, Velvet Black, Serene Green | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 421 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.2% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Features | Always-on Display, HDR10+ | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | 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, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | 2 m |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | AI Object Eraser, Image Clipper, Edit Suggestion, Google Gemini Live, 2 m Fall Endurance | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 64 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 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 | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 240/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | One UI 7 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | Yes | 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 | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |