Samsung Galaxy A26 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M36: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy A26 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M36. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A26 5GGlobal · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A266B
Samsung Galaxy M36Samsung Galaxy M36India · 6GB · 128GB
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Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A266B
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Samsung Galaxy M36
Samsung Galaxy M36
India · 6GB · 128GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.8 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.7 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.7Design & Materials 6.4Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 6.4Performance & Hardware 6.6Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.8Camera 6.4Camera
Connectivity score 7.6 Connectivity 7.8 Connectivity
Battery score 6.7 Battery 6.7 Battery

User reviews
User score
7.1
27 reviews
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Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M36

Specs where to buy Samsung Galaxy A26 5G Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A266B 		where to buy Samsung Galaxy M36 Samsung Galaxy M36
India · 6GB · 128GB
Inches 6.7" 6.7"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 86% useful 83% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 77.5 mm
164.0 mm
7.7 mm 		77.9 mm
164.4 mm
7.7 mm
Weight 200 g 198 g
Micro Exynos 1380
Octa-Core 		Exynos 1380
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 574.000
v10 		578.500
v10
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
S5KJN1
2 3 		1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.8

2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 16 Android 16

Brand
Brand Samsung Samsung
Aliases -- --

Release Date
Release date March 2025,
1 year ago 		July 2025,
11 months ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global India

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Samsung Galaxy M36
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Samsung Galaxy M36
Size
77.5 mm • 164.0 mm • 7.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
77.9 mm • 164.4 mm • 7.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 200 g 198 g
Usable surface 86 % 83 %
Materials Plastic Plastic
Resistance IP67 -
Colors
Black
White
Yellow
Green
Black
Blue
Cyan

Screen
Diagonal 6.7" 6.7"
Type Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 19.5:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2340 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
Density 385 Pixels per inch 385 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 1000 cd/m²
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • Max brightness HBM - 1200 cd/m²
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.4
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Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.5
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Is it comfortable?
8.0
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Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.2
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Number of reviews
27 reviews
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Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Exynos 1380 Exynos 1380
CPU 4x2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 + 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 4x2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 + 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 5 nm 5 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-G68 MP5 ARM Mali-G68 MP5

RAM
RAM 6 GB 6 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
574.000
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 74% of devices
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578.500
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 75% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type -- UFS Storage 2.2
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the side Yes, on the front

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Geomagnetic
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Geomagnetic
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Stereo Speakers
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
5.7
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Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.8
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What's your experience been with demanding games?
6.1
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Number of reviews
27 reviews
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Camera

Main
No. of cameras Triple rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 50 Mpx 50 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.8
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Samsung S5KJN1 Unknown
Type ISOCELL CMOS
ISO -- --
Pixel size 0.64 µm 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size 1/2.76" --
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
5 Mpx
8 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Samsung S5K4HA
Unknown
Type
CMOS
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Pixel size
1.12 µm
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Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
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3
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Macro lens
Resolution
2 Mpx
2 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
GalaxyCore GC02M1
Unknown
Type
CMOS
CMOS
Pixel size
1.75 µm
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Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/5"
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Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
480 fps 		Yes,
480 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 2x2 OCL
  • Pro Video Mode
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • AutoFraming
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • All Pixel Omni- Directional PDAF
  • NPU AI Engine
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode
  • RAW 12 bits
  • DOL HDR

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 13 Mpx 13 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Hynix Hi-1339 Unknown
Type CMOS CMOS
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3" --
Others
--
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.0
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Quality of nighttime photos
6.0
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Quality of selfies
7.1
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Does it have a powerful flash?
7.6
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Number of reviews
27 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM / eSIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WiFi 6E
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.3
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • Apt-x Adaptive

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 2.0
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 2.0

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

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American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • eSIM
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • MST

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.5
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Quality of the GPS
8.0
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And the WiFi?
8.6
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Number of reviews
27 reviews
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Battery

Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes,
25.0W 		Yes,
25.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 22%
    Less than a day
  • 63%
    One day
  • 15%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
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Number of reviews
27 reviews
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Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 16
    Android 16 , 1 year ago
  • Android 16
    Android 16 , 1 year ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 11%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 89%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
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Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 43%
    Every six months
  • 52%
    Every two months or less
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Number of reviews
27 reviews
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Prices
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