Cubot KingKong Star 2 vs Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
38.2chipPerformancechip31.4
50Display59.2
38.5Camera41.9
48.8Battery43.7
60Features65.3
8 spec wins — Cubot KingKong Star 22 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Cubot KingKong Star 2 scores 44.9 against 44.9 for Samsung Galaxy M36 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Cubot KingKong Star 2 edges ahead in performance and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Cubot KingKong Star 2
- Stronger performance score: 38 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 49 vs 44
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
- 100% higher Main camera: 100 MP vs 50 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 50
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
- 43% lower thickness: 7.7 mm vs 13.5 mm
- 35% lower weight: 197 g vs 305 g
Display
| Spec | Cubot KingKong Star 2 | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 392 ppi+2% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,500 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 75 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Cubot KingKong Star 2 | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 128/256GB |
Camera
| Spec | Cubot KingKong Star 2 | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 100 MP+100% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | — | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+146% | 13 MP |
| OIS | — | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Cubot KingKong Star 2 | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh+2% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | Cubot KingKong Star 2 | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 305 g | 197 g+35% |
| Thickness | 13.5 mm | 7.7 mm+43% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | — |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Cubot KingKong Star 2 | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 2.0 |
Software
| Spec | Cubot KingKong Star 2 | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | — | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Cubot KingKong Star 2 | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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