Category Breakdown
Camera
Galaxy F36
Main sensor resolution (50 MP)
WinsBattery
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Battery capacity
≈ TieCharging
Galaxy F36
Wired charging speed (25W)
WinsPerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
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Galaxy F36
Screen size (6.7")
WinsWeight
Galaxy M42 5G
Total weight (190g)
WinsValue
Galaxy F36
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7.8/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Galaxy F36 | Galaxy M42 5G |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.7" | 6.6" | |
| 1,080 × 2,340 | 720 × 1,600 | |
| Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | — | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Triple | Quad | |
| Yes | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), Virtual proximity sensing, accelerometer, compass, gyro | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical) | |
Performance | ||
| Exynos 1380 (5 nm) | Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm) | |
| 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| 256 GB | 128 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 25W | 15W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 197g | 190g | |
| 7.7mm | 8.6mm | |
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, silicone polymer back (eco leather) | plastic | |
| none | none | |
| Mid-Range | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Samsung Galaxy F36
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy F36
Highest resolution main camera.