Samsung Galaxy A31 vs Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
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Beebom Score
75
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P65 | Samsung Exynos 1380 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.4", AMOLED, 60 Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+8MP+5MP+5MP/20MP | 50MP+8MP+2MP/13MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P65 | Samsung Exynos 1380 | ||
| Display | 6.4", AMOLED, 60 Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+8MP+5MP+5MP/20MP | 50MP+8MP+2MP/13MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Software | Overall Best Pick | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Software | Overall Best Pick |
General
| Colors | Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush Blue, Prism Crush Red, Prism Crush White | Orange Haze, Velvet Black, Serene Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | June 04, 2020 | June 27, 2025 | ||
| Availability | June 04, 2020 | July 12, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹21,999 | ₹17,499 | ||
| Colors | Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush Blue, Prism Crush Red, Prism Crush White | Orange Haze, Velvet Black, Serene Green | ||
| Launch | June 04, 2020 | June 27, 2025 | ||
| Availability | June 04, 2020 | July 12, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹21,999 | ₹17,499 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 411 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1300 nits | |||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 411 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1300 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
| Weight | 185 grams | 197 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | - | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | OTG, USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | - | - | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 185 grams | 197 grams | ||
| Front | - | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | OTG, USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | - | - | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Helio P65 | Exynos 1380 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G68 MP5 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 6 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Samsung | ||
| Chipset Name | Helio P65 | Exynos 1380 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G68 MP5 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 6 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | Macro | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | |||
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | Macro | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 20 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30, 4k@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 20 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30, 4k@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 15 W | 25 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 15 W | 25 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR3X | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR3X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
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 | 5.0 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | - | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | - | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor | ||
| AI Features | Circle to Search, Gemini | |||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Side Mounted | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor | ||
| AI Features | Circle to Search, Gemini |
