Samsung Galaxy M36 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S10
28.9Performance28.9
59.2Display35.4
41.9Camera37.4
43.7Battery26.4
65.3Features49.3
9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M36 5G6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S10
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G wins this phone face-off, 44.2 to 33.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+24) and battery (+17). Samsung Galaxy S10 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 M36 5G
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 37
- Stronger battery score: 44 vs 26
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 49
- 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S10
- 100% higher ultra-wide: 16 MP vs 8 MP
- 43% higher Pixel density: 550 ppi vs 385 ppi
- 20% lower weight: 157 g vs 197 g
- Has Stereo speakers — the other doesn't
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+10% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3040x1440 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 550 ppi+43% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 800 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Samsung Exynos 9820 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.5-2.4 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 16 MP+100% |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+30% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+47% | 3,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W+67% | 15 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 197 g | 157 g+20% |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+1% | 7.8 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.1 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 9 (One UI) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years+100% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |