Samsung Galaxy A08 vs Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
20Performance28.9
36.2Display59.2
29Camera41.9
53.1Battery43.7
41.3Features65.3
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A088 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G wins this phone face-off, 44.2 to 33.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+24) and display (+23). Samsung Galaxy A08 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A08
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 44
- 20% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 36
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 41
- 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A08 | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | PLS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 262 ppi | 385 ppi+47% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Screen-to-body | 83.6 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A08 | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 64/128/256GB | 128/256GB |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A08 | 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 | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A08 | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh+20% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A08 | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 197 g | 197 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 7.7 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP64 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A08 | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A08 | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 17 (One UI 9) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A08 | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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