Samsung
Device summary
Samsung
Galaxy M36
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Starting price | $200 | — |
| Display size | 6.7-inch | 6.7-inch |
| Dimensions | 77.9 mm × 164.4 mm × 7.5 mm | 77.9 mm × 164.4 mm × 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 197 g |
| Front material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Back material | Glass fiber reinforced polymer | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340 × 1080 | 2340 × 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Exynos 1330 | Exynos 1380 |
| RAM | 4 GB, 8 GB | 6 GB, 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes | — |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · OIS | Wide · 50 MP · OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 5 MP · ƒ/2.2 | — |
| Macro camera | Macro · 2 MP · ƒ/2.4 | — |
| Front cameras | Front · 13 MP · ƒ/2.0 | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Charging standard | 25W Fast Charging | 25W Fast Charging |
| Typical capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G, LTE |
| USB | USB‑C | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP54 | — |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Starting price | $200 | — |
| Display size | 6.7-inch | 6.7-inch |
| Dimensions | 77.9 mm × 164.4 mm × 7.5 mm | 77.9 mm × 164.4 mm × 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 197 g |
| Front material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Back material | Glass fiber reinforced polymer | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340 × 1080 | 2340 × 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Exynos 1330 | Exynos 1380 |
| RAM | 4 GB, 8 GB | 6 GB, 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes | — |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · OIS | Wide · 50 MP · OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 5 MP · ƒ/2.2 | — |
| Macro camera | Macro · 2 MP · ƒ/2.4 | — |
| Front cameras | Front · 13 MP · ƒ/2.0 | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Charging standard | 25W Fast Charging | 25W Fast Charging |
| Typical capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G, LTE |
| USB | USB‑C | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP54 | — |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
Galaxy A17
5 g lighter · minor difference
Thickness
Galaxy A17
0.2 mm thinner · minor difference
Height
Very similar height
Width
Very similar width
What these size differences mean
Calculated from the dimensions shown, rounded to 0.1 mm and 1 g. Percentages use the smaller measurement as the reference. Fold and rotation settings affect the dimensions compared.
- Both have the same listed width (77.9 mm) at the displayed precision. Check this difference against the width of your current device and pocket opening.
- Both have the same listed height (164.4 mm) at the displayed precision. This describes the body outline; screen diagonal alone does not tell you the overall size.
- Galaxy M36 is 0.2 mm (2.7% relative to Galaxy A17) thicker. Cases and camera protrusions can change the clearance you need.
- Galaxy A17 is 5 g lighter. This is the listed device-weight difference, not a measured comfort rating.
Use these figures to compare physical size. They do not establish one-handed reach, pocket fit, durability or an overall winner.
Size in everyday life
Picture it in your front pocket.
2018 US jeans study · 20 brands · 80 pairs · Approx. 32-inch waists
Galaxy A17
Galaxy M36
Sources and measurement notes
Sizometry compares published specifications and calculates differences. These are not hands-on measurements or tests of comfort, performance or pocket fit.
Galaxy A17
Check the exact model, year, region and configuration on the linked page. References may cover several variants. Folded and unfolded dimensions differ; cases and camera protrusions may change the space a device needs. Drawings share a relative scale and are not calibrated to life size on your screen.
Galaxy A17 vs Galaxy M36 Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
Galaxy A17
Strengths
- Super AMOLED 6.7-inch display at 90Hz — unusually strong near the $200 tier
- Six-year software update promise at entry pricing
- 50MP main camera with OIS upgrade over Galaxy A16
Compromises
- Exynos 1330 sluggishness and limiting 4GB RAM base
- 25W charging and mono speaker feel dated for the category
- Incremental upgrade over A16 frustrates value-focused buyers
Galaxy M36
Strengths
- Super AMOLED 120Hz display is a clear upgrade over the M35's panel
- OIS-equipped 50MP main camera improves daylight stability
- Galaxy AI features add modest, if secondary, convenience
Compromises
- Battery endurance regresses versus the Galaxy M35 in owner reports
- Slow 25W charging without an included charger in most markets
- Mono speaker and a largely unusable macro camera