Samsung Galaxy F36 5G
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G

Samsung Galaxy F36 5G Samsung Galaxy M36 5G

Common Features

  • Both products have a 6.7″ display.
  • Both products have a resolution of 1080 x 2340 px.
  • Both products have a pixel density of 385 ppi.
  • Both products support a 120Hz refresh rate.
  • Both products use an OLED/AMOLED display.
  • Both products have a battery capacity of 5000 mAh.
  • Both products support fast charging at 25W.
  • Both products have 5G support.
  • Both products have Bluetooth version 5.3.
  • Both products have NFC.
  • Both products have a USB Type-C port.
  • Both products have a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera.
  • Both products have a 13MP front camera.
  • Both products have built-in optical image stabilization.
  • Both products have video recording at 2160 x 30 fps on the main camera.
  • Both products have an external memory slot.
  • Both products run Android 15.
  • Both products have clipboard warnings.
  • Both products have location privacy options.

Main Differences

  • Brightness (typical) is 1200 nits on Samsung Galaxy F36 5G and 1000 nits on Samsung Galaxy M36 5G.
  • Samsung Galaxy F36 5G does not have branded damage-resistant glass, while Samsung Galaxy M36 5G does.
  • Samsung Galaxy F36 5G has an Always-On Display, while Samsung Galaxy M36 5G does not.
  • Internal storage is 128GB on Samsung Galaxy F36 5G and 256GB on Samsung Galaxy M36 5G.
  • RAM is 6GB on Samsung Galaxy F36 5G and 8GB on Samsung Galaxy M36 5G.
  • Samsung Galaxy F36 5G has stereo speakers, while Samsung Galaxy M36 5G does not.
  • Both products have a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera, but the exact camera setup differs between the two.
  • Samsung Galaxy F36 5G supports 120Hz refresh rate while Samsung Galaxy M36 5G supports a slightly lower refresh rate of 100Hz.
  • The front camera on Samsung Galaxy F36 5G is 13MP while on Samsung Galaxy M36 5G, it is 16MP.
Specs Comparison
Samsung Galaxy F36 5G

Samsung Galaxy F36 5G

Samsung Galaxy M36 5G

Samsung Galaxy M36 5G

Design:
water resistance None None
weight 197 g 197 g
thickness 7.7 mm 7.7 mm
width 77.9 mm 77.9 mm
height 164.4 mm 164.4 mm
volume 98.612052 cm³ 98.612052 cm³
has a rugged build
can be folded

Both the Samsung Galaxy F36 5G and the Samsung Galaxy M36 5G have identical design specifications. Both models lack water resistance. They each weigh 197 g, have a thickness of 7.7 mm, and share the same dimensions with a width of 77.9 mm and a height of 164.4 mm. The total volume of both devices is 98.612052 cm³.

Additionally, neither device features a rugged build, and neither can be folded. These design elements are consistent across both products, offering no differences between them.

Overall, when it comes to the design specs of the Galaxy F36 5G and Galaxy M36 5G, users can expect an almost identical physical experience between the two models.

Display:
Display type OLED/AMOLED OLED/AMOLED
screen size 6.7" 6.7"
pixel density 385 ppi 385 ppi
resolution 1080 x 2340 px 1080 x 2340 px
refresh rate 120Hz 120Hz
brightness (typical) 1200 nits 1000 nits
has branded damage-resistant glass
supports HDR10
supports HDR10+
Always-On Display
supports Dolby Vision
Has a secondary screen
has a touch screen

Both the Samsung Galaxy F36 5G and the Samsung Galaxy M36 5G feature OLED/AMOLED displays, with the same 6.7″ screen size, 385 ppi pixel density, and a resolution of 1080 x 2340 px. Both devices also have a 120Hz refresh rate and a touchscreen, ensuring smooth visuals and responsive interaction.

However, there are a few differences between the displays of the two models. The Galaxy F36 5G offers a higher typical brightness of 1200 nits compared to the M36 5G’s 1000 nits. Additionally, the Galaxy F36 5G supports an Always-On Display feature, while the M36 5G does not. The M36 5G, on the other hand, includes branded damage-resistant glass, which the F36 5G lacks.

Neither model supports HDR10, HDR10+, or Dolby Vision, and neither has a secondary screen. Overall, while the display specifications are largely similar, the F36 5G stands out with higher brightness and the Always-On Display feature, while the M36 5G offers the added protection of branded damage-resistant glass.

Performance:
internal storage 128GB 256GB
RAM 6GB 8GB
Chipset (SoC) name Samsung Exynos 1380 Samsung Exynos 1380
GPU name Mali G68 MP5 Mali G68 MP5
CPU speed 4 x 2.4 & 4 x 2 GHz 4 x 2.4 & 4 x 2 GHz
Geekbench 6 result (multi) 2758 2758
Geekbench 6 result (single) 1007 1007
Geekbench 5 result (multi) 2634 2634
Geekbench 5 result (single) 780 780
GPU clock speed 950 MHz 950 MHz
Has integrated LTE
RAM speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
semiconductor size 5 nm 5 nm
Supports 64-bit
DirectX version DirectX 12 DirectX 12
Has integrated graphics
Uses big.LITTLE technology
CPU threads 8 threads 8 threads
Has NX bit
Uses HMP
Has TrustZone
maximum memory bandwidth 51.2 GB/s 51.2 GB/s
OpenCL version 2 2
memory channels 4 4
maximum memory amount 8GB 8GB
uses multithreading
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 5W 5W
DDR memory version 5 5
L3 core 4 MB/core 4 MB/core
L3 cache 4 MB 4 MB

The Samsung Galaxy F36 5G and Samsung Galaxy M36 5G share the same chipset, the Samsung Exynos 1380, with the same GPU, the Mali G68 MP5, and identical CPU speeds of 4 x 2.4 GHz and 4 x 2 GHz. Both devices also have 8 threads, support 64-bit processing, and utilize big.LITTLE technology. They offer the same GPU clock speed of 950 MHz and are built on a 5 nm semiconductor size, with a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 5W.

While the two models share many internal performance specifications, the Galaxy M36 5G has a slight advantage in terms of storage and RAM. It offers 256GB of internal storage and 8GB of RAM, compared to the Galaxy F36 5G’s 128GB storage and 6GB RAM. However, both models support a maximum memory amount of 8GB and have the same RAM speed of 3200 MHz.

Performance results are identical, with both models achieving the same Geekbench 6 (multi: 2758, single: 1007) and Geekbench 5 (multi: 2634, single: 780) scores. Both phones also support features like integrated LTE, DirectX 12, and multithreading, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, OpenCL version 2, and 4 memory channels. The L3 cache and core are the same at 4 MB/core.

Cameras:
megapixels (main camera) 50 & 8 & 2 MP 50 & 8 & 2 MP
wide aperture (main camera) 1.8 & 2.2 & 2.4f 1.8 & 2.2 & 2.4f
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera
megapixels (front camera) 13MP 13MP
has built-in optical image stabilization
video recording (main camera) 2160 x 30 fps 2160 x 30 fps
Has a dual-tone LED flash
number of flash LEDs 1 1
has a BSI sensor
has a CMOS sensor
has continuous autofocus when recording movies
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
supports slow-motion video recording
has a built-in HDR mode
has manual exposure
has a flash
optical zoom 0x 0x
has manual ISO
has a serial shot mode
has manual focus
has a front camera
Has laser autofocus
Shoots 360° panorama
has manual white balance
shoots raw
has touch autofocus
has manual shutter speed
can create panoramas in-camera
wide aperture (front camera) 2.2f 2.2f
Has timelapse function
Has a front-facing LED flash
has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) front camera
supports HDR10 recording
supports Dolby Vision recording
has a front-facing camera under the display
Has a RGB LED flash
has 3D photo/video recording capabilities

The Samsung Galaxy F36 5G and Samsung Galaxy M36 5G have nearly identical camera setups. Both feature a triple-lens main camera with 50MP, 8MP, and 2MP lenses, and the same wide aperture values of 1.8f, 2.2f, and 2.4f for the respective lenses. Both models also have a 13MP front camera with a wide aperture of 2.2f. Additionally, both cameras lack dual-tone LED flash and have only one flash LED.

In terms of features, both devices offer the same capabilities, including built-in optical image stabilization, continuous autofocus when recording movies, phase-detection autofocus for photos, support for slow-motion video recording, a built-in HDR mode, manual exposure, manual ISO, serial shot mode, manual focus, and touch autofocus. They can also create panoramas in-camera and support timelapse functions. Neither camera supports HDR10 or Dolby Vision recording, and neither includes a front-facing LED flash or a dual-lens front camera.

Other camera features are the same between the two models, including the CMOS sensor, the ability to shoot raw, the lack of laser autofocus, and the absence of 3D photo/video recording capabilities. Both phones also lack a front-facing camera under the display and RGB LED flash. There is no significant difference in the camera specifications between the Galaxy F36 5G and Galaxy M36 5G.

Operating system:
Android version Android 15 Android 15
has clipboard warnings
has location privacy options
has camera/microphone privacy options
has Mail Privacy Protection
has theme customization
can block app tracking
blocks cross-site tracking
has on-device machine learning
has notification permissions
has media picker
Can play games while they download
has dark mode
has Wi-Fi password sharing
has battery health check
has an extra dim mode
has focus modes
has dynamic theming
can offload apps
Has customizable notifications
has Live Text
has full-page screenshots
supports split screen
gets direct OS updates
has PiP
Can be used as a PC
Has sharing intents
has a child lock
Supports widgets
Is free and open source
Has offline voice recognition
has voice commands
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
is a multi-user system
has Quick Start

Both the Samsung Galaxy F36 5G and Samsung Galaxy M36 5G run Android 15 and offer a similar set of features in terms of privacy, customization, and usability. Both devices include clipboard warnings, location privacy options, camera/microphone privacy options, and the ability to block app tracking. They also share features like theme customization, on-device machine learning, notification permissions, media picker, and the ability to play games while they download.

Both models also support dark mode, battery health check, an extra dim mode, dynamic theming, and offloading apps. Additionally, both have customizable notifications, Live Text, full-page screenshots, split screen support, PiP, sharing intents, child lock, widgets, offline voice recognition, voice commands, and multi-user systems. Neither device has Wi-Fi password sharing, focus modes, or direct OS updates, and neither supports the use of the phone as a PC or Quick Start.

Overall, the operating system specifications of the Galaxy F36 5G and Galaxy M36 5G are identical, offering users a very similar experience in terms of functionality and features.

Battery:
battery power 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
has wireless charging
Supports fast charging
charging speed 25W 25W
has reverse wireless charging
comes with a charger
has a removable battery
has a battery level indicator
has a rechargeable battery

The Samsung Galaxy F36 5G and Samsung Galaxy M36 5G are identical in terms of battery specifications. Both devices feature a 5000 mAh battery, support fast charging at 25W, and come with a charger included in the box. Neither model offers wireless charging or reverse wireless charging, and both have a non-removable rechargeable battery.

Both the F36 5G and M36 5G also include a battery level indicator, allowing users to easily monitor battery status. Additionally, both devices feature a rechargeable battery, ensuring long-term use without the need for replacement under normal conditions.

In summary, the battery features on the Galaxy F36 5G and Galaxy M36 5G are exactly the same, offering users an equivalent experience in terms of battery power and charging capabilities.

Audio:
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
has stereo speakers
has aptX
has LDAC
has aptX HD
has aptX Adaptive
has aptX Lossless
Has a radio

The Samsung Galaxy F36 5G and Samsung Galaxy M36 5G both lack a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack and neither supports radio functionality. In terms of audio, the Galaxy F36 5G is equipped with stereo speakers, while the Galaxy M36 5G does not have stereo speakers.

Neither device supports advanced audio technologies such as aptX, LDAC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, or aptX Lossless.

In summary, while both devices offer a similar basic audio experience, the F36 5G provides stereo speakers, whereas the M36 5G does not.

Connectivity & Features:
release date July 2025 June 2025
has 5G support
Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
SIM cards 2 SIM 2 SIM
Bluetooth version 5.3 5.3
has an external memory slot
Has USB Type-C
USB version 2 2
has NFC
download speed 3790 MBits/s 3790 MBits/s
upload speed 1280 MBits/s 1280 MBits/s
Has a fingerprint scanner
has emergency SOS via satellite
has crash detection
is DLNA-certified
has a gyroscope
supports ANT+
Has a heart rate monitor
has GPS
has a compass
supports Wi-Fi
Has an infrared sensor
has an accelerometer
has a cellular module
Has a barometer
has an HDMI output
Uses 3D facial recognition
Has an iris scanner
Stylus included
supports Galileo
Has motion tracking
Has optical tracking
Has a built-in projector

The Samsung Galaxy F36 5G and Samsung Galaxy M36 5G are very similar when it comes to connectivity and features. Both devices support 5G, have dual SIM cards, and offer the same Wi-Fi capabilities, including support for Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), and Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax). They also share Bluetooth version 5.3, USB Type-C connectivity (USB version 2), NFC, and identical download (3790 MBits/s) and upload speeds (1280 MBits/s).

Both models come with an external memory slot, fingerprint scanners, and include essential sensors like a gyroscope, accelerometer, compass, and GPS. They also support Galileo, have a cellular module, and do not feature an infrared sensor, barometer, HDMI output, or built-in projector. Neither device offers emergency SOS via satellite, crash detection, DLNA certification, or 3D facial recognition.

In summary, the connectivity and feature set of the Galaxy F36 5G and Galaxy M36 5G are virtually identical, offering users the same functionality in terms of connectivity, sensors, and additional features.

Miscellaneous:
has a video light
Has sapphire glass display
Has a curved display
Has an e-paper display

The Samsung Galaxy F36 5G and Samsung Galaxy M36 5G both include a video light for improved photography and video recording in low-light conditions. Neither device features sapphire glass display protection, a curved display, or an e-paper display, meaning both models offer standard display characteristics without any of these advanced features.

In summary, the F36 5G and M36 5G are identical in this category, with both offering a video light but lacking additional display enhancements such as sapphire glass, curvature, or e-paper displays.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between Samsung Galaxy F36 5G and Samsung Galaxy M36 5G. Both devices share a 6.7″ OLED/AMOLED display with 1080 x 2340 px resolution, 385 ppi pixel density, and a 120Hz refresh rate. They also both feature a 5000 mAh battery, 5G support, and run Android 15. The Samsung Galaxy F36 5G has a brightness of 1200 nits, while the M36 model is slightly lower at 1000 nits. The F36 offers an Always-On Display, whereas the M36 does not. The internal storage of the F36 is 128GB, compared to 256GB on the M36. Additionally, the F36 has stereo speakers, which the M36 lacks.