Samsung Galaxy F42 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M36 5G

Samsung Galaxy F42 5G front and back

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Samsung Galaxy F42 5G

₹20,999

Was ₹12,999 1 day(s) ago

Samsung Galaxy M36 5G Serene Green Front and Back

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Samsung Galaxy M36 5G

₹17,390

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 700Samsung Exynos 1380
Display6.6", TFT, 90 Hz6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz
Camera64MP+5MP+2MP/8MP50MP+8MP+2MP/13MP
Battery5000 mAh5000 mAh
RAM6 GB6 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB

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General

ColorsMatte Aqua, Matte BlackOrange Haze, Velvet Black, Serene Green
LaunchSeptember 29, 2021June 27, 2025
AvailabilityOctober 03, 2021July 12, 2025
Launch Price₹20,999₹17,499

Display

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M36 5G

TypeTFTAMOLED
Refresh Rate90 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesSDRSDR
Size6.6 inches6.7 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height2408 pixels2340 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:919.5:9
Pixel Per Inch400 ppi385 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness1300 nits

Body

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M36 5G

Weight203 grams197 grams
BackPlasticGlass
SidePlastic FramePlastic Frame
PortUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
SpeakerLoudspeakerStereo Speakers
FrontGorilla Glass Victus+
IP ratingNo Rating

Processor

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M36 5G

Chipset BrandMediaTekSamsung
Chipset NameDimensity 700Exynos 1380
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G68 MP5
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinOne UIOne UI
OS Updates(Years)2 year6 year

Main Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M36 5G

Camera Resolution64 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution5 MP8 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wideUltra-wide
Camera 3 Resolution2 MP2 MP
Camera 3 TypeDepthMacro
FeaturesAuto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED flash, PanoramaHDR, LED Flash, Panorama
StabilizationNo StabilizationOIS
Videogyro-EIS

Selfie Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M36 5G

Front Camera Resolution8 MP13 MP
FeaturesFace UnlockFace Unlock, HDR
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30, 4k@30fps
Front Camera TypeWide

Battery

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M36 5G

Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Battery TypeLithium PolymerLithium Polymer
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed15 w25 w

Memory

Winner:Samsung Galaxy F42 5G

Storage128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2
RAM6 GB6 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network5G, GSM, HSPA, LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Connectivity

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M36 5G

WLANWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/acWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
PositioningBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPSBDS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS
NFCNoNo
RadioFM RadioNo
Bluetooth5.3

Features

Fingerprint ScannerSide MountedSide Mounted
AI FeaturesCircle to Search, Gemini
SensorsAccelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor