OPPO F31 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
28.9Performance28.9
55.2Display59.2
30.7Camera41.9
79.8Battery43.7
52Features65.3
6 spec wins — OPPO F31 5G4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
InnoReviews verdict
OPPO F31 5G wins this phone face-off, 47 to 44.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+36). Samsung Galaxy M36 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the OPPO F31 5G
- Stronger battery score: 80 vs 44
- 220% higher Wired charging: 80 W vs 25 W
- 40% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 23% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 13 MP
- Has Stereo speakers — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 55
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 31
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 52
- 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | OPPO F31 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.57 ″ | 6.7 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2372x1080 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 397 ppi+3% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,400 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 93 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | OPPO F31 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Dimensity 6300 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | OPPO F31 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+23% | 13 MP |
| OIS | — | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OPPO F31 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh+40% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+220% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | OPPO F31 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 185 g+6% | 197 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 7.7 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | OPPO F31 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | OPPO F31 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (ColorOS 15) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 6 years+200% |
Audio
| Spec | OPPO F31 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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