Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A27 vs Samsung Galaxy M36
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A27 and Samsung Galaxy M36: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Samsung Galaxy A27 is the better choice for performance and connectivity: its UFS 3.1, LPDDR5X, and Wi‑Fi 6E outclass the Samsung Galaxy M36’s UFS 2.2, LPDDR4X, and Wi‑Fi 6. It also leads overall, 6.8 to 6.4.
The A27 uses a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 and Android 16, while the M36 uses an Exynos 1380 and Android 15. Both have a 5,000 mAh battery and 25W charging, but only the A27 adds reverse charging. The M36 counters with a 6.7″ Super AMOLED display protected by Gorilla Glass and Bluetooth 5.3, versus Gorilla Glass Victus+ and Bluetooth 5.1 on the A27.
For cameras, the M36 has 1 µm main pixels versus 0.8 µm, an 8MP ultrawide versus 5MP, and a 13MP front camera versus 12MP. The A27 answers with 960 fps slow motion versus 480 fps and Wi‑Fi 6E; the M36 suits buyers who put its cameras and Bluetooth 5.3 first.
Samsung Galaxy A27
The Samsung Galaxy A27 is the better buy for performance, UFS 3.1 storage, and Wi‑Fi 6E.
Samsung Galaxy M36
The Samsung Galaxy M36 is the better buy for buyers who prioritize its 8MP ultrawide camera and Bluetooth 5.3.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy A27, ahead on Performance & hardware and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A27 | Galaxy M36 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.1 | 7.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.2 | 5.1 |
| Camera | 7.0 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 7.4 | 7.2 |
| Battery & charging | 6.2 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A27, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against LPDDR4X
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- against Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
Samsung Galaxy M36, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Max. download speed
- 3,790 Mbps
- against 2,900 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A27 | Galaxy M36 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 710 | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 Best value | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 885,852 | 578,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,007 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,758 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core processor with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Best value | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 911 | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A27 | Galaxy M36 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Pink | Orange, Black, Green, Blue, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78.2 mm | 77.9 mm |
| Body Height | 162.4 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 197 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 86.8 % Best value | 86 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP64 | Drop Resistant Up to 2 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A27 | Galaxy M36 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | 51 h 10 min | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A27 | Galaxy M36 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 1,200 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 385 ppi | 385 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs Level 5, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3 | Gorilla Glass, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A27 | Galaxy M36 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A27 | Galaxy M36 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A27 | Galaxy M36 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 Best value | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 6 years | 6 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A27 | Galaxy M36 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, ASHA | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, eSIM, USB 2.0 | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.86 W/kg | 0.46 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.78 W/kg | 0.38 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.91 W/kg Best value | 1.01 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 2,900 Mbps | 3,790 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 1,600 Mbps Best value | 1,280 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A27 | Galaxy M36 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A27 | Galaxy M36 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A276E, SM-A276E/DS, SM-A276E/DSN, SM-A276B, SM-A276B/DS, SM-A276B/DSN, SM-A276U, SM-A276U1, SM-A276W | SM-M366B, SM-M366B/DS |
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