Samsung Galaxy F36 launched in India: How it compares to Galaxy M36
Samsung has unveiled two compelling mid-range smartphones — the Galaxy F36 5G and Galaxy M36 5G — both priced attractively under ₹20,000 (with offers). While they share several features, such as display size, chipset, and camera specs, subtle differences in design, software, and AI tools make them stand out. Here’s a head-to-head comparison:
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Samsung Galaxy F36 5G vs Galaxy M36 5G: Display
Both devices sport a 6.7-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection. However, the F36 features a modern punch-hole design, while the M36 returns to a dated waterdrop notch, which could be a dealbreaker for some. Not
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Samsung Galaxy F36 5G vs Galaxy M36 5G: Design
At first glance, both phones look identical. However, the back finish is different. The Galaxy M36 5G features a polycarbonate back with a smooth, matte-like finish it. The Galaxy F36 5G comes with a leather finish, which makes it look slightly more premium.
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Samsung Galaxy F36 5G vs Galaxy M36 5G: Performance and Cooling
Under the hood, both phones are powered by the Exynos 1380 chipset with Mali-G68 MP5 GPU, making them well-equipped for daily tasks and light gaming. Samsung includes vapour chamber cooling in both devices, ensuring better thermal management during extended use.
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Samsung Galaxy F36 5G vs Galaxy M36 5G: Camera Setup
Both phones feature a 50MP main sensor with OIS, paired with an 8MP ultra-wide and 2MP macro shooter. A 13MP front camera is common as well. Interestingly, both front and rear cameras support 4K video recording, a rare feature at this price point.
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Samsung Galaxy F36 5G vs Galaxy M36 5G: Software and Updates
They ship with Android 15-based One UI 7 out of the box and promise 6 generations of Android OS updates and 7 years of security patches, future-proofing the devices impressively.
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Samsung Galaxy F36 5G vs Galaxy M36 5G: AI Features
The Galaxy F36 takes a slight lead with AI tools like AI Edit Suggestions, Object Eraser, and Image Clipper, in addition to shared features like Google’s Circle to Search and Gemini Live. The M36 includes AI Select for contextual assistance but misses out on a few editing tools.
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Samsung Galaxy F36 5G vs Galaxy M36 5G: Price and Availability
The Galaxy F36 5G starts at ₹17,499 and goes up to ₹18,999. The Galaxy M36 5G, though priced at ₹22,999 MRP, is available for ₹16,499 with launch offers. F36 will sell via Flipkart from July 29, while M36 is already available via Amazon.
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Galaxy F36 or Galaxy M36: Which one should you buy?
When it comes to features and specifications, both phones are similar. Both are powered by the same chipset, and in fact, the design of both phones is also the same. So, if you are confused between these two phones, then you can go with either one of them. Yes, if you are into the modern and more premium asthetics, then Galaxy F36 would be a better pick because of its leather back and punch hole camera at the front.
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