Category Breakdown
Camera
Galaxy M36
Main sensor resolution (50 MP)
WinsBattery
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Battery capacity
≈ TieCharging
Galaxy M36
Wired charging speed (25W)
WinsPerformance
Galaxy A42 5G
AnTuTu benchmark (324,686 pts)
WinsDisplay
Galaxy M36
Screen size (6.7")
WinsWeight
Galaxy A42 5G
Total weight (193g)
WinsValue
Galaxy M36
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.3/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Galaxy A42 5G | Galaxy M36 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.6" | 6.7" | |
| 720 × 1,600 | 1,080 × 2,340 | |
| Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED | |
| — | 120Hz | |
Camera | ||
| 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Quad | Triple | |
| No | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), Virtual proximity sensing, accelerometer, compass, gyro | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G (8 nm) | Exynos 1380 | |
| 324,686 | — | |
| 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| 128 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 15W | 25W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 193g | 197g | |
| 8.6mm | 7.7mm | |
| plastic | Gorilla Glass Victus+ front, plastic frame, glass back | |
| none | No official IP rating | |
| Budget | Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Samsung Galaxy M36
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Samsung Galaxy M36
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy M36
Highest resolution main camera.