Oppo A38 vs Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
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Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Samsung Exynos 1380 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.56", IPS LCD, 90Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+2MP/5MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP+2MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 33W | 5000mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Not Recommended | Overall Best Pick |
|---|
General
| Colors | Glowing Black, Glowing Gold | Orange Haze, Velvet Black, Serene Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 08, 2023 | June 27, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 13, 2023 | July 12, 2025 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹12,999 | ₹16,499 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.56 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1612 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 269 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 720 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
| Weight | 190 grams | 197 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | - | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | - | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Mono Speaker | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Helio G85 | Exynos 1380 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G68 MP5 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Depth | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Cinematic Bokeh, HDR, Portrait Photo & Video | AI scene detection, Digital zoom, HDR, Night mode, Panaroma, Portrait mode | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, Slow Motion | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | ColorOS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 1 year(s) | 6 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Camera | AI Editor, AI Enhancements, Circle to Search, Google Gemini |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 5 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face unlock, Filters, HdR, Night mode, panorama, Portrait Mode | |||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30, 4k@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 33 W | 25 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, LTE, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, TDD, UMTS, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | A-GPS, BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Optical Sensor, Pedometer, Proximity Sensor, Step Counting | Accelerometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensor |
