Samsung Galaxy M16 vs Samsung Galaxy M36 – Price, Specs & Features

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Samsung Galaxy M16

Dimensity 6300
6 nm
5000 mAh
25W
6.7"
1080 x 2340 pixels
50 MP
1080p@30fps
Specs

Samsung Galaxy M36

Exynos 1380
5 nm
5000 mAh
25W
6.7"
1080x2340 pixels
50 MP
4K@30fps
Specs

Samsung Galaxy M36

General

Launch Date

February 27, 2025

June 28, 2025

Availability

Available Now

Android 15

Custom UI

One UI 7

OS Updates

6 Years

Security Updates

6 Years

AI Features

Circle to Search, Google Gemini Live and More

Body

Dimensions

164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm

164.4 x 77.9 x 7.7 mm

Thickness

7.9 mm

7.7 mm

Weight

191 g

197 g

Build Details

Plastic Back, Plastic Frame

Plastic Frame, Plastic Back

IP Rating

IP54 (dust protected and water resistant (water splashes))

Display

Size

6.7 inches

Type

Super AMOLED

Refresh Rate

90 Hz

120 Hz

Peak Brightness

800 nits

Resolution

1080 x 2340 pixels

1080x2340 pixels

Pixel Density

385 ppi

Aspect Ratio

19.5:9

Screen to Body Ratio

86.0 %

85.86 %

Protection

Gorilla Glass Victus+

Performance

Chipset¹

Mediatek Dimensity 6300

Exynos 1380

Process Size

6 nm

5 nm

CPU

Octa-core
2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76
6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55

Octa-core
4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78
4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55

GPU

Mali-G57 MC2

Mali-G68 MP5

RAM & Storage

4GB 128GB
6GB 128GB
8GB 128GB

6GB 128GB (UFS 2.2)
8GB 128GB (UFS 2.2)
8GB 256GB (UFS 2.2)

Expandable Memory

Yes

Camera

Main Camera

50 MP
f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF

5 MP
f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm

2 MP
f/2.4, (macro)

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)

OIS

Yes

Features

LED flash, panorama, HDR

Video Recording

1080p@30fps

4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@480fps

Selfie Camera

13 MP
f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm

13 MP
f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm

Selfie Features

HDR

Selfie Video Recording

1080p@30fps

4K@30fps
1080p@30fps

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)

5G Support

Yes

11 5G bands
n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78

Yes

8 5G bands
n1, n3, n5, n8, n28, n40, n41, n78

VoLTE

Yes

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 5

Wi-Fi 6

Wi-Fi Details

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 5GHz

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 5GHz

Wi-Fi Features

Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot

Mobile Hotspot

USB

USB Type-C 2.0

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Bluetooth

5.3

NFC

Yes

GPS

Yes with A-GPS, Glonass

Yes with A-GPS

Infrared

UWB (Ultra Wideband)

Battery

Capacity

5000 mAh

Removable

Wired charging

25W

Reverse Wired Charging

Wireless Charging

Reverse Wireless Charging

Charger in the Box

Sound

Stereo Speakers

3.5mm Headphone Jack

FM Radio

Extra Features

Sensors

Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass

Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass

Others

Virtual proximity sensing

Colors and Pricing

Colors

Thunder Black, MInt Green, Blush Pink

Orange Haze, Velvet Black, Serene Green

Price in India

₹12999

₹17499

FAQs

Which phone has better performance?

In this performance comparison, the Samsung Galaxy M36 with its Exynos 1380 (5nm) performs better than the Samsung Galaxy M16 with the Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Which phone offers longer software support?

Both Samsung Galaxy M16 and Samsung Galaxy M36 offer the same software support — 6 years of OS updates and 6 years of security updates.

Which phone has a better display?

Both Samsung Galaxy M16 and Samsung Galaxy M36 feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. In terms of smoothness, Samsung Galaxy M36 offers a higher 120 Hz refresh rate, ensuring fluid scrolling and animations. Both devices deliver the same brightness level at nits. Both phones have the same screen resolution.

Which phone has a bigger battery and faster charging?

Both phones are equipped with the same 5000 mAh battery capacity. Both devices support the same wired charging speed of 25W.

Which phone has better water and dust resistance?

Samsung Galaxy M16 includes an IP54 rating, while Samsung Galaxy M36 lacks an official IP rating.

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