Samsung Galaxy M36 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
28.9Performance64.4
59.2Display43.7
41.9Camera55.7
43.7Battery60.8
65.3Features60
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M36 5G7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold wins this phone face-off, 57.4 to 44.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+36) and battery (+17). 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 Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
- 43% higher Pixel density: 385 ppi vs 269 ppi
- 40% lower thickness: 7.7 mm vs 12.9 mm
- 36% lower weight: 197 g vs 309 g
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 29
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 61 vs 44
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 100% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 10 ″+49% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2160x1584 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi+43% | 269 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 512GB/1TB |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 13 MP+30% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,600 mAh+12% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 197 g+36% | 309 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+40% | 12.9 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP48 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Titanium Hinge Housing and Advanced Armor Aluminum Frame |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 16 (One UI 8) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | — |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |
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