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Samsung Galaxy F36

Samsung Galaxy F36 Comparison & Specs

Samsung Galaxy F36

  • Exynos 1380

    5 nm

  • 5000 mAh

    25W

  • 6.7"

    1080 x 2340 pixels

  • 50 MP

    4K@30fps

  • Specs

Tecno Pova Curve 5G

Tecno Pova Curve 5G Comparison & Specs

Tecno Pova Curve 5G

  • Dimensity 7300

    4 nm

  • 5500 mAh

    45W

  • 6.78"

    1080 x 2436 pixels

  • 64 MP

    4K@30fps

  • Specs
General
Launch Date
July 19, 2025
May 29, 2025
Availability
July 29
Not Available
OS
Android 15
Android 15
Custom UI
One UI 7
HiOS
OS Updates
6 Years
2 Years
Security Updates
6 Years
2 Years
AI Features
Circle to Search, Gemini Live, Object Eraser, Image clipper, AI Edit suggestions and more
Circle to Search and More
Body
Dimensions
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.7 mm
164.3 x 74.6 x 7.45 mm
Thickness
7.7 mm
7.45 mm
Weight
197 g
177 g
Build Details
Plastic Frame, Vegan Leather
Polycarbonate
IP Rating
No
IP64 (dust tight and water resistant (water splashes))
Display
Size
6.7 inches
6.78 inches
Type
Super AMOLED
AMOLED
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
144 Hz
Peak Brightness
1300 nits
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels
1080 x 2436 pixels
Pixel Density
385 ppi
393 ppi
Aspect Ratio
19.5:9
20.3:9
Screen to Body Ratio
85.2 %
89 %
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus+
Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset¹
Exynos 1380
Mediatek Dimensity 7300
Process Size
5 nm
4 nm
CPU
Octa-core
4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78
4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Octa-core
4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78
4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
GPU
Mali-G68 MP5
Mali-G615 MC2
RAM & Storage
6GB 128GB
8GB 128GB
6GB 128GB (UFS 2.2)
8GB 128GB (UFS 2.2)
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
Expandable Memory
Yes
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS

8 MP
f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm

2 MP
f/2.4, (macro)
64 MP
Sony IMX682, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF

2 MP
f/2.4, (depth)
OIS
Yes
No
Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video Recording
4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@480fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Camera
13 MP
f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
13 MP
(Wide), f/2.2
Selfie Features
HDR
Selfie Video Recording
4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)
Dual SIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
SIM 1
9 5G Bands

FDD: N1, N3, N5, N8, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N78
2 5G Bands

FDD: N3
TDD: N38
SIM 2
9 5G Bands

FDD: N1, N3, N5, N8, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N78
2 5G Bands

FDD: N3
TDD: N40
VoLTE
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 5
Wi-Fi Details
802.11 a/b/g/n/ax 5GHz
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 5GHz
Wi-Fi Features
Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Bluetooth
5.3
5.4
NFC
Yes
Yes
GPS
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Yes with A-GPS
Infrared
No
No
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
No
No
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5500 mAh
Type
Li-ion
Li-Po
Removable
No
No
Wired charging
25W
45W
Charging Speed
50% in 15 min
Wireless Charging
No
No
Reverse Wireless Charging
No
No
Charger in the Box
No
Yes
Sound
Stereo Speakers
No
Yes
3.5mm Headphone Jack
No
No
FM Radio
No
No
Extra Features
Sensors
Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass
Under-display optical fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, proximity, compass
Others
Virtual proximity sensing
Colors and Pricing
Colors
Luxe Violet, Coral Red, Onyx Black
Geek Black, Magic Silver, Neon Cyan
Price in India
₹17499
₹15999
FAQs

In this performance comparison, the Tecno Pova Curve 5G with its Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4nm) performs better than the Samsung Galaxy F36 with the Exynos 1380 (5nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Samsung Galaxy F36 offers 6 years of OS updates, whereas Tecno Pova Curve 5G provides 2 years. For security updates, Samsung Galaxy F36 offers 6 years of support compared to Tecno Pova Curve 5G's 2 years.

Both Samsung Galaxy F36 and Tecno Pova Curve 5G feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. In terms of smoothness, Tecno Pova Curve 5G offers a higher 144 Hz refresh rate, ensuring fluid scrolling and animations. Both devices deliver the same brightness level at nits. Both phones have the same screen resolution.

Tecno Pova Curve 5G features a larger 5500 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Tecno Pova Curve 5G also supports faster wired charging at 45W, compared to 25W on Samsung Galaxy F36.

Tecno Pova Curve 5G includes an IP64 rating, while Samsung Galaxy F36 lacks an official IP rating.

¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.