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Samsung Galaxy A36 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M17 5G

₹17,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.

Galaxy A36 5GFrom ₹36,999

Galaxy M17 5GFrom ₹19,999

The short version

Which one should you buy?

The Galaxy M17 5G starts ₹17,000 lower: ₹19,999 against ₹36,999 for the Galaxy A36 5G.

The Galaxy A36 5G charges faster: 45W against 25W.
The Galaxy A36 5G has the better screen on paper: smoother (120Hz against 90Hz).
The Galaxy A36 5G is better sealed against dust and water: IP67 against IP54. Only it is rated to survive a dunk in water.

Which to buy

Get the Galaxy A36 5G for faster charging, the smoother screen and better water protection. Get the Galaxy M17 5G for the lower price.

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Every spec, lined up

Better on paper

Spec score

Overall 7.4 6.8

Performance 6.5 5.6

Display 8.3 7.7

Rear camera 6.9 6.6

Front camera 5.1 5.1

Battery 6.9 6.4

Build 9.3 7.8

Software 9.3 9.3

Display

Size 6.7 inches 6.7 inches

Panel Super AMOLED Super AMOLED

Resolution 2340 x 1080 (Full HD+) 2340 x 1080 (Full HD+)

Refresh rate 120Hz 90Hz

Peak brightness 1,200 nits 1,100 nits

Protection Gorilla Glass Victus+ Gorilla Glass Victus

Performance

Chipset Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Exynos 1330

CPU Octa-core, up to 2.4GHz Octa-core, up to 2.4GHz

RAM 8GB 4GB, 6GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB 128GB

Software One UI 7 · 6 OS updates One UI 7, Android 15 · 6 OS updates

Camera

Rear cameras 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) + 8MP ultrawide (f/2.2) + 5MP macro (f/2.4) 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) + 5MP ultrawide (f/2.2) + 2MP macro (f/2.4)

Front camera 12MP (f/2.2) 13MP (f/2.0)

Video 4K at 30fps (rear) 1080p at 30fps (rear)

Battery

Battery 5,000 mAh 5,000 mAh

Wired charging 45W 25W

Build and connectivity

Network 5G (Sub6 FDD/TDD), 4G LTE 5G (Sub6 FDD/TDD), 4G LTE

SIM Dual nano SIM Dual nano SIM (hybrid microSD)

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4 Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3

NFC Not listed Yes

Dust and water IP67 IP54

Weight 195 g 192 g

Thickness 7.4 mm 7.5 mm

Colours Awesome Lavender, Awesome Sapphire Blue, Awesome Emerald Green, Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Lime Moonlight Silver, Sapphire Black

Availability

Launch in India 3 Mar 2025 13 Oct 2025

Status On sale On sale

Price in India

Versions and prices

Galaxy A36 5G

8GB + 128GB₹36,999
8GB + 256GB₹40,999

Galaxy M17 5G

4GB + 128GB₹19,999
6GB + 128GB₹22,999

Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.

Quick answers

Galaxy A36 5G vs Galaxy M17 5G, answered

In India, the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G starts at ₹36,999 and the Samsung Galaxy M17 5G starts at ₹19,999.

Which is cheaper, the Galaxy A36 5G or the Galaxy M17 5G?

The Galaxy M17 5G, by ₹17,000. Starting prices: ₹19,999 for the Galaxy M17 5G, ₹36,999 for the Galaxy A36 5G. The Galaxy A36 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹40,999. The Galaxy M17 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹22,999.

Which has the bigger battery, the Galaxy A36 5G or the Galaxy M17 5G?

Neither: both have 5,000 mAh. For charging, the Galaxy A36 5G is quicker: 45W to 25W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.

Which has the better display?

On paper, the Galaxy A36 5G's: it is smoother (120Hz to 90Hz). The Galaxy A36 5G has a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED at 120Hz, the Galaxy M17 5G a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED at 90Hz.

Which has the better camera?

The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) on the Galaxy A36 5G and 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) on the Galaxy M17 5G. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.

Which processors do they use?

The Galaxy A36 5G runs the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, the Galaxy M17 5G the Exynos 1330.

Which gets more software updates?

Neither: both are promised 6 OS updates.

Which is better protected against water?

The Galaxy A36 5G, rated IP67 to the Galaxy M17 5G's IP54. Only the Galaxy A36 5G is rated to survive a dunk. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.

Which is lighter?

They weigh about the same: 195 g and 192 g.

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